Maiden Gully vs West Bendigo, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maiden Gully | West Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.8/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 148.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 3 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 187 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 14 |
| Population | 5,407 | 378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for familiesMaiden Gully
- Best for investmentMaiden Gully
- Best for best valueMaiden Gully
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
Comparison summary
Maiden Gully and West Bendigo offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maiden Gully leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maiden Gully; Housing (desirability) favours Maiden Gully; Crime rate favours Maiden Gully. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maiden Gully, Families → Maiden Gully, Investment → Maiden Gully, Best value → Maiden Gully.