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Maiden Gully vs West Bendigo, VIC suburb comparison

Maiden Gully for retirees and families; West Bendigo for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Maiden GullyWest Bendigo

Overall score

Maiden Gully

56.7/100

West Bendigo

32.2/100

Crime rate

Maiden Gully

24.1 / 1k

West Bendigo

147.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Maiden Gully

33

West Bendigo

187

Population

Maiden Gully

5,407

West Bendigo

378

Metric leadMaiden Gully 8West Bendigo 3across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMaiden GullyWest Bendigo
Overall score56.7/10032.2/100
Housing (desirability)68.8/10048.7/100
Crime rate24.1 / 1k147.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Parks & reserves31
Public transport stops303
Walkability72.0/1006.5/100
Nearby amenities33187
Planning activity6814
Population5,407378
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/102/10

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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas West Bendigo is the better pick for schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Maiden Gully sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in West Bendigo.

Maiden Gully suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas West Bendigo is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.

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