Overall score
Jackass Flat
44.1/100
North Bendigo
42.1/100
Jackass Flat vs North Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Jackass Flat for families and investment; North Bendigo for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Jackass FlatNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Jackass Flat
40.2 / 1k
North Bendigo
116.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jackass Flat
18
North Bendigo
85
Population
Jackass Flat
1,907
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadJackass Flat 5North Bendigo 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Bendigo
- Best for familiesJackass Flat
- Best for investmentJackass Flat
- Best for best schoolsNorth Bendigo
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jackass Flat | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.2 / 1k | 116.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 34 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 56 |
| Green cover | 40.2% | 11.6% |
| Population | 1,907 | 4,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Jackass Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while North Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Jackass Flat pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas North Bendigo is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Jackass Flat sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in North Bendigo.
Retirees and families may find Jackass Flat the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Bendigo.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.