Overall score
Maiden Gully
55.5/100
West Bendigo
44.3/100
Maiden Gully vs West Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Maiden Gully for retirees and value; West Bendigo for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Maiden GullyWest Bendigo
Crime rate
Maiden Gully
23.0 / 1k
West Bendigo
126.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maiden Gully
37
West Bendigo
191
Population
Maiden Gully
5,407
West Bendigo
378
Metric leadMaiden Gully 8West Bendigo 41 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 retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for familiesWest Bendigo
- Best for investmentWest Bendigo
- Best for best valueMaiden Gully
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
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 | Maiden Gully | West Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.0 / 1k | 126.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 3 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 191 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 14 |
| Green cover | 55.0% | 26.7% |
| Population | 5,407 | 378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maiden Gully is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and West Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Maiden Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while West Bendigo keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Maiden Gully pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas West Bendigo is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Maiden Gully sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in West Bendigo.
Maiden Gully suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Bendigo is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.