Overall score
Long Gully
41.8/100
North Bendigo
42.1/100
Long Gully vs North Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Long Gully 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
Long GullyNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Long Gully
144.5 / 1k
North Bendigo
116.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Long Gully
130
North Bendigo
85
Population
Long Gully
3,420
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadLong Gully 5North Bendigo 71 tiedacross 13 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 familiesLong Gully
- Best for investmentLong Gully
- 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 | Long Gully | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 144.5 / 1k | 116.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 34 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 56 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 11.6% |
| Population | 3,420 | 4,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Long Gully is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and North Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Long Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while North Bendigo keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Long Gully is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; North Bendigo answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Bendigo, while Long Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.