Overall score
Long Gully
55.8/100
North Bendigo
51.0/100
Long Gully vs North Bendigo, VIC suburb comparison
North Bendigo for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Long GullyNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Long Gully
168.7 / 1k
North Bendigo
105.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Long Gully
124
North Bendigo
77
Population
Long Gully
3,420
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadLong Gully 5North Bendigo 6across 11 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 investmentNorth Bendigo
- 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 | 55.8/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.7 / 1k | 105.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 34 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 56 |
| 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 and walkability; North Bendigo answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer North Bendigo, while Long Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.