Median house price
$605k
-2.4% change
VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Bendigo, 3550
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,492
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-4.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,429/wk
Employment rate
58.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$605,000
Languages at home
9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Malayalam, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb in Greater Bendigo Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
For regional towns, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trams, and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes are priced below the dearer neighbouring markets, though not at the bottom of the scale. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
The desirability picture is excellent, powered mainly by growth momentum relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Bendigo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$470/wk
Population (ERP)
5,492
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#5
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
98th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
70th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 71.4/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 6% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 168th in Australia
- State rank
- 72nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #5 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #5 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $470
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $605,000
- Median price change
- -2.4%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,492(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -4.0% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -4.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- -231
- Growth rank in VIC
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,450), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,652
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,429
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 400 of 2,906
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,482
- Employment rate
- 58.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,048 / 374 / 63 (+ 14 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 3,590
- Against the person
- 513
- Against property
- 1,506
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 653.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage229
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store410
- C32 Drug Possession213
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order557
- E23 Breach Bail Conditions357
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,055
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 70th
School list
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,918 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 251 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- DOXA School BendigoSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 47 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 268 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Catherine McAuley CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 1,567 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 1,195 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 457 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 234 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 979 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 132 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bendigo PreschoolMyrtle Streetkindergarten
- Dr Harry Little PreschoolView Streetkindergarten
- Jenny's Early LearningLucan Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
82 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bendigo Railway Station
- Bendigo Station
- Honeysuckle St/High St
- Old Violet St/Barnard St
- Violet St/High St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
845 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
45 restaurants · 21 cafes · 6 pubs · 7 bars · 5 supermarkets · 5 pharmacies · 13 fast food · 4 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 96 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 82 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 9 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 33 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.72
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 16.99
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.01
Food & drink(96)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bakers DelightBakery
Unit 3 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Beechworth BakeryBakery
158 High Street
- The Good LoafBakery
404 Hargreaves Street
- Babylon Lounge & Garden BarBar
94 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Handle BarBar
73 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Sangria Spanish Tapas BarBar
3 Victoria Lane, Bendigo
- Star Bar BendigoBar
116 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Tap House BendigoBar
54 Bull Street, Bendigo
- The Bridge HotelBar
- The Hotel Shamrock SportsbarBar
- AltiusCafe
110 High Street
- AwakenCafe
- Bakery Express CaffeCafe
2 Queen Street, Bendigo
- BayleafCafe
- Cafe
- Cafe EssenceCafe
53 Bull Street, Bendigo
- Cafe VeloCafe
- Everbean CaféCafe
1 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Favourite FlavoursCafe
- Gaijin EateryCafe
3 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- Hoo-gahCafe
- Hudsons CoffeeCafe
290 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Hustle CoffeeCafe
- Magnolia LaneCafe
- Muffin BreakCafe
- Nude Food Breakfast BarCafe
143 Mollison Street
- Shish - Late Night CafeCafe
62 Bull Street, Bendigo
- The BoardwalkCafe
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- The Old Green BeanCafe
179 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- The Subtle EyeCafe
68 Bull Street, Bendigo
- CrustFast food
99 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Domino'sFast food
Unit 3 141 High Street, Bendigo
- Grill'dFast food
88 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- KFCFast food
- Lyttle AsiaFast food
281 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- McDonald'sFast food
63 High Street
- Red RoosterFast food
- SchnitzFast food
- SchnitzFast food
34 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- SubwayFast food
12-14 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Turkish Kitchen Take Away ShopFast food
289 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- ZambreroFast food
96-98 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Brougham Arms HotelPub
150 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Golden Vine HotelPub
135 King Street, Bendigo
- Old Crown HotelPub
238b Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Rising Sun HotelPub
- Shamrock HotelPub
1 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- The DispenseryPub
9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo
- BangrakRestaurant
2 High Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Dumpling HouseRestaurant
Unit 4 176 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bunja Thai RestaurantRestaurant
32 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Cafe IstanbulRestaurant
101a Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Cantina BendigoRestaurant
66 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Clogs Pizza RestaurantRestaurant
106 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Curry Garden Indian CuisineRestaurant
12 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Daawat Indian RestaurantRestaurant
- Dhosa HutRestaurant
- Din Fung Dumpling RestaurantRestaurant
14 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Emperor's Dragon RestaurantRestaurant
- Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian RestaurantRestaurant
- Fresh MintRestaurant
322 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- GPO BendigoRestaurant
60-64 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- House of KhongRestaurant
200 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- HustlerRestaurant
- iobentoRestaurant
286 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Jin Yang Noodle BarRestaurant
5 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- JojoesRestaurant
- Jun&NovRestaurant
10 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Kang ThaiRestaurant
283 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Lazy Moe'sRestaurant
- Lyttleton Terrace TakeawayRestaurant
Unit 3 176 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Mali ThaiRestaurant
14 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Masons of BendigoRestaurant
25 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Mexican kitchenRestaurant
- New ChinaRestaurant
1 View Point, Bendigo
- Nimbus RooftopRestaurant
Unit 3 103 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Oishii on WheelsRestaurant
84 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Okami Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
215-217 Barnard Street
- Oyas Turkish KitchenRestaurant
- Piyawat Thai RestaurantRestaurant
136 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- Sargun Indian TandooriRestaurant
14 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Say Cheese PizzaRestaurant
- Sim'rRestaurant
236 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- SoulFood Fusion HouseRestaurant
8 High Street
- Stella BendigoRestaurant
58 Bull Street, Bendigo
- TageskarteRestaurant
- Tatsu Japanese CuisineRestaurant
- The Epicurean DelicatessenRestaurant
79 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- The Metropolitan HotelRestaurant
224 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- The Woodhouse RestaurantRestaurant
101 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Toi Shan Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
65 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Uncle Lee KitchenRestaurant
275 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Vahlands BistroRestaurant
161 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
Shopping(14)
- The Erindale Farm ButcheryButcher
Unit 6 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Convenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Johnny's Fruit And VegGreengrocer
Unit 5 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Asian Foods Emporium GrocerySupermarket
65 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Asian GrocerySupermarket
126 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo WholefoodsSupermarket
314 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- ColesSupermarket
Myers Street, Bendigo
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(14)
- Bendigo Trades HallCommunity centre
Bendigo
- Loddon Campaspe Multicultural ServicesCommunity centre
120 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo PreschoolKindergarten
90 Myrtle Street
- Dr Harry Little PreschoolKindergarten
243 View Street
- Jenny's Early LearningKindergarten
66 Lucan Street
- Bendigo LibraryLibrary
259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo TAFE LibraryLibrary
136 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSchool
40 Gaol Road
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolSchool
50 Gaol Road
- Catherine McAuley CollegeSchool
164 Barkly Street
- Creek Street Christian CollegeSchool
91 Creek Street South
- Doxa School BendigoSchool
118-122 Hargreaves Street
- Girton Grammar School Junior CampusSchool
83-119 MacKenzie Street
- St Kilian's Primary SchoolSchool
173 McCrae Street
Health & services(20)
- Birch Tree PsycologyClinic
12 Drought Street
- Clinic
267 Barnard Street
- Don Street MedicalClinic
141 Don Street, Bendigo
- Dorevitch PathologyClinic
- Hearing ClubClinic
- Melanie Hale DietitianClinic
172 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Women's Health Loddon MalleeClinic
49 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo SmilesDentist
- National Dental Care McCrae StreetDentist
168 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Anne Caudle CampusHospital
- Bendigo HealthHospital
- Emergency DepartmentHospital
- Bendigo Primary Care CenterMedical clinic
- Goldfields UrologyMedical clinic
38 Myers Street, Bendigo
- High St XrayMedical clinic
149-151 High Street, Bendigo
- Chemist Discount CentrePharmacy
7 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
138 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- Health Smart PharmacyPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- UFSPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(49)
- Body Fit Training BendigoGym
56 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- It's her gymGym
132 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- KeiserGym
127 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- Ewing ParkPark
- Hume & Iser ReservePark
- Hustlers Reef ReservePark
- Library ParkPark
- Londonderry ReservePark
- Municipal BathsPark
- Park (6)
- Railway ParkPark
- Rosalind ParkPark
- Wattle SquarePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Bendigo Bowls ClubSports centre
- Bendigo Tennis AssociationSports centre
- Faith Leech Aquatic CentreSports centre
- Sports centre (2)
- Tom Flood Sports CentreSports centre
- Ewing Park SkatingSports field
- Queen Elizabeth OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (18)
Entertainment(10)
- Bendigo Art GalleryArts centre
42 View Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo CinemasCinema
Bendigo
- Bendigo RSL MuseumMuseum
Bendigo
- Bendigo Tramways Depot and WorkshopMuseum
Bendigo
- Discovery Science & Technology CentreMuseum
7 Railway Place, Bendigo
- Golden Dragon MuseumMuseum
- MacGillivray HallTheatre
128 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- The Capital TheatreTheatre
View Street
- Ulumbarra TheatreTheatre
10-20 Gaol Road, Bendigo
- Rosalind Park Lookout TowerViewpoint
Transport(63)
58 bus stops · 4 tram stops · 1 train stations
Other(274)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
21-35 Garsed Street
- First Choice LiquorAlcohol
25 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Flight Bar & BottleshopAlcohol
8 Centreway Arcade, Bendigo
- LiquorlandAlcohol
Unit 4 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Premixed DrinksAlcohol
- The Hop Supply Co.Alcohol
137 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
150 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Small EnginesAppliance
139 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- George LansellArtwork
- King George VArtwork
- Queen VictoriaArtwork
- CBAATM
- CommbankATM
- NABATM
- WestpacATM
- Bendigo SignAttraction
- Central Deborah Gold MineAttraction
- ANZBank
91 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo BankBank
12 Bath Lane, Bendigo
- Bendigo BankBank
89 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- CommbankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
311 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- NABBank
55 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Regional 1 Credit UnionBank
Bendigo
- WestpacBank
49 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Bbq
- Jools For JimBeauty salon
72 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Wax GalleryBeauty salon
Unit 1 103 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Bench (37)
- Bendigo Bicycle CentreBicycle
- Bendigo CyclesBicycle
- CyclescapeBicycle
30 Saint Andrews Avenue, Bendigo
- DIY Bicycle Cleaning MachineBicycle
- GiantBicycle
2 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Moronis BikesBicycle
104-106 Mitchell Street
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceBlood Donation
- Book NowBooks
1 Farmer Lane, Bendigo
- BookmarkBooks
High Street
- DymocksBooks
- Bendigo Station/Railway PlBus Station
Railway Place, Bendigo
- Bendigo HyundaiCar
Bendigo
- Bendigo NissanCar
Bendigo
- Car
- AutobarnCar Parts
172 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- RepcoCar Parts
137 High Street, Bendigo
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
157-161 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Myers Street Auto RepairsCar repair
29-31 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Santons of BendigoCar repair
- Sherlock MechanicalCar repair
- VinniesCharity
31 Chapel Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Hat ShopClothes
- Best & LessClothes
- Black PepperClothes
313 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Blue IllusionClothes
48 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- City ChicClothes
38 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Cotton On KidsClothes
288 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Diggers Clothing Co.Clothes
7 Abott Arcade/ Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Jay JaysClothes
- Just JeansClothes
- NNT UniformsClothes
57 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Noone ImagewearClothes
21 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Peter AlexanderClothes
38 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Robs JeaneryClothes
- Shop 12Clothes
9 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- shop 12 boutiqueClothes
20 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- SussanClothes
27-29 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Taking ShapeClothes
40 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- The Plaza Lady SalonClothes
- Veronika MaineClothes
38 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- VirtuClothes
44 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- WitcheryClothes
- 8 Sisters Cafe & GrillCoffee
95 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- CortilleCoffee
322 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Ex Lion TamerCoffee
143 Mollison Street
- Get Naked Espresso BarCoffee
73 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Toppers CafeCoffee
315 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Wholefoods KitchenCoffee
314 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Australian College of Higher Education BendigoCollege
31-33 Mundy Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo TAFECollege
136 McCrae Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo TAFECollege
Bendigo
- Bendigo TAFE (BTEC)College
21 Saint Andrews Avenue, Bendigo
- College
Bendigo
- Bolton's Business TechnologyComputer
59 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Centre ComComputer
108 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Centre ComComputer
112 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Prototech ComputersComputer
Unit 2 285 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Lollies2GoConfectionery
Unit 2 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- The Body ShopCosmetics
- Bendigo Court HouseCourthouse
71-85 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Needlecraft Curtains and BlindsCurtain
155a Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Big WDepartment Store
- MyerDepartment Store
38 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- TargetDepartment Store
- Mitre 10Doityourself
35-37 Charleston Road, Bendigo
- Dojo
- Drinking water (9)
- Bendigo Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
153 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bendigo ElectronicsElectronics
167 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
339-355 Hargreaves Street
- The Good GuysElectronics
107 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Club XErotic
4 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Charging the RegionsEV charging
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- Bendigo Fire StationFire station
- Fitness Station
- Petal FactoryFlorist
- The Flower MintFlorist
160 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- The Flower Spot BendigoFlorist
7 Abott Arcade/ Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Vogue NatureFlorist
27 Bath Lane
- Alexandra FountainFountain
- Fountain (2)
- Picture Art PlusFrame
Unit 3 23 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Mulqueen Family Funeral DirectorsFuneral Directors
- Cane & KitchenFurniture
329 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Provincial Home LivingFurniture
265 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bendigo Community Bingo CentreGambling
62 Chapel Street, Bendigo
- TABGambling
1 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Garden (15)
- Learn to ride and play areaGarden
- Yi Yuan Chinese GardenGarden
- Central Trophies & GiftsGift
291 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- The Complete Garden BendigoGift
53-55 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- The Cooks Gallery Bamix StockistGift
Unit 2 23 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Specimen CottageGuest House
178-180 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Hair & Halo StudioHairdresser
168 High Street, Bendigo
- HairfolkHairdresser
- Harem Scarem HairHairdresser
141 Mollison Street
- HoneyeaterHairdresser
96 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Jacs SalonHairdresser
49 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Lone wolf barbershopHairdresser
37 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Mathesons Barber ShopHairdresser
3 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- MW HairstylesHairdresser
11 Centreway Arcade, Bendigo
- Neon PeachHairdresser
68 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Pura Veeda Hair & BodyHairdresser
47 Bull Street, Bendigo
- Red Raven studioHairdresser
122 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- RENIK HairHairdresser
Unit 2 103 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Rob's BarbershopHairdresser
6 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- Royal JimsHairdresser
- Royal Jims BarberHairdresser
5 Chancery Lane, Bendigo
- Reilly's Designer AppliancesHardware
119-121 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- The Bendigo LighthouseHardware
2-4 McIvor Highway, Bendigo
- AmplifonHearing Aids
273 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bendigo BackpackersHostel
33 Creek Street South
- Cathedral Motor InnHotel
- National Hotel ComplexHotel
182-186 High Street, Bendigo
- Rifle Brigade HotelHotel
- Schaller HotelHotel
- APM employment servicesHouseware
271 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bed Bath N' TableHouseware
259 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Château de GlassHouseware
25-27 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Ice CreameryIce Cream
6 High Street
- Cold Rock BendigoIce Cream
90-92 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Bendigo Post OfficeInformation
51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Bendigo Gem ClubJewelry
10 Galvin Street, Bendigo
- JM Leech JewellersJewelry
278 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- PandoraJewelry
- Stearns Showcase JewellersJewelry
15 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- Friends KebapKiosk
12 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Kiosk
- Abott ArcadeMall
Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bendigo MarketplaceMall
116 – 120 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Body MassageMassage
17 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- endota SpaMassage
269 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- OptusMobile Phone
116 - 120 Mitchell Street
- TelstraMobile Phone
- Brougham Arms MotelMotel
150 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Central Deborah MotelMotel
- City Centre MotelMotel
26 Forest Street, Bendigo
- Oval MotelMotel
194-198 Barnard Street
- Country Care GroupMotorcycle
- Elliott BrosMotorcycle
43-47 Wattle Street, Bendigo
- Les Penna MotorcyclesMotorcycle
49 Myers Street, Bendigo
- YamahaMotorcycle
- Bat City MusicMusic
33 View Street
- Muso's StuffMusical Instrument
115 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- City Central NewsagencyNewsagent
276 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Studio 66Nightclub
87 High Street, Bendigo
- Elite Supps BendigoNutrition Supplements
35 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Cartwright & Associates OptometristsOptician
18 Killians Walk, Bendigo
- OPSMOptician
Unit 1 23 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Sunglass HutOptician
38 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Wills Street EyecareOptician
82 Wills Street, Bendigo
- KathmanduOutdoor
62-64 Mitchell Street
- Mick's Fishing and OutdoorsOutdoor
158 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bendigo Community Bingo CentreParking
- Car ParkingParking
- City of Greater BendigoParking
- Edward Street Multi Storey Car ParkParking
75 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Hargraves Street Multi Storey Car ParkParking
256 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Hargreaves Street Municipal Car ParkParking
Bendigo
- King Street Municipal Car ParkParking
Bendigo
- Market Street Car ParkParking
- Park Road Car ParkParking
- Parking (205)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (6)
- Red Fox Party BendigoParty
97 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Original Pie ShopPastry
266 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Bluebird PatisseriePastry
22 Mitchell Street
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
18-20 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Bush's Produce StoresPet
94-96 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- K9 DeliPet
14 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo
- AmpolPetrol station
- CaltexPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
116-120 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- ShellPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- Camera HousePhoto
9 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Golden City Physiotherapy ClincPhysiotherapist
132 Wattle Street, Bendigo
- Healthy Mates Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy BendigoPhysiotherapist
202 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Inform Physio CarePhysiotherapist
84 Mollison Street, Bendigo
- The WilsonPhysiotherapist
103 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Bendigo Presbyterian (St John's)Place of worship
- Cathedral Church Of St. PaulPlace of worship
6-8 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Creek Street ChurchPlace of worship
- Forest Street Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Guan Yin TemplePlace of worship
- Place of worship
- Sacred Heart CathedralPlace of worship
- St Andrew's ChurchPlace of worship
26 Myers Street, Bendigo
- The Revival Fellowship BendigoPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (5)
- Bendigo Post OfficePost office
39-41 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- City Centre Changing PlacePublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recycling (5)
- Bendigo Hospital RehabilitationRehabilitation
- Australian Red Cross ShopSecond Hand
293 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Shelter (4)
- Colliers ShoesShoes
319 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Evans Shoes Outlet BendigoShoes
281 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Evans Shoes Outlet BendigoShoes
29-31 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Golden City Support Services IncSocial Facility
48 Mundy Street, Bendigo
- Goodstart Early Learning BendigoSocial Facility
10 McIvor Highway, Bendigo
- Gravel Hill MarketSocial Facility
65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo
- headspace BendigoSocial Facility
78-80 Pall Mall, Bendigo
- Lets Chat ParkSocial Facility
126-130 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- St Luke's Anglicare VictoriaSocial Facility
10 Mundy Street, Bendigo
- St Vincent De Paul Assistance Centre BendigoSocial Facility
16 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo
- The Salvation Army BendigoSocial Facility
65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo
- The Salvation Army BendigoSocial Facility
Bendigo
- YMCASocial Facility
171 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- BicknellsSports
46 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Drummond GolfSports
106 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- SportscoSports
40 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- Bolton's BendigoStationery
57 Williamson Street, Bendigo
- OfficeworksStationery
297 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Anchors Away Tattoo ParlourTattoo
8 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Black Wren TattooTattoo
1 Beehive Plaza, Bendigo
- MetalmoshTattoo
9 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
- The Gallery Tattoo StudioTattoo
19b Chancery Lane, Bendigo
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Bendigo HireTool Hire
162 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
120 High Street
- TradelinkTrade
13 Saint Andrews Avenue, Bendigo
- Bendigo Tyre & AutoTyres
178 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
Myrtle Street, Bendigo
- Jax Tyres & AutoTyres
- Bendigo TAFEUniversity
- La Trobe UniversityUniversity
- Monash University School of Rural HealthUniversity
- Vacant
10 Queen Street, Bendigo
- Vacant
236 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Vacant
9 Centreway Arcade, Bendigo
- Bargain BuysVariety Store
17-19 Queen Street, Bendigo
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
256 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Victory Op ShopVariety Store
11 Garsed Street
- ZenbuVariety Store
- EB GamesVideo Games
- Waste Basket (25)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ewing ParkPark
- Hume & Iser ReservePark
- Hustlers Reef ReservePark
- Lake Weeroona ParkPark
- Library ParkPark
- Londonderry ReservePark
- Municipal BathsPark
- Railway ParkPark
- Rosalind ParkPark
- Wattle SquarePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
9 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Bendigo Presbyterian (St John's)
- Cathedral Church Of St. Paul
6-8 Myers Street, Bendigo
- Creek Street Church
- Forest Street Uniting Church
- Guan Yin Temple
- Place of worship
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- St Andrew's Church
26 Myers Street, Bendigo
- The Revival Fellowship Bendigo
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 28
- Nearest hospital
- Anne Caudle Campus (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Anne Caudle CampusHospital
- Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceBlood_Donation
- Bendigo HealthHospital
- Bendigo Hospital RehabilitationRehabilitation
- Bendigo Primary Care CenterDoctor
- Bendigo SmilesDentist
- Birch Tree PsycologyDrought StreetClinic
- Chemist WarehouseMollison StreetPharmacy
- ClinicBarnard StreetClinic
- Don Street MedicalDon StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 371
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 67.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
309 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a dwelling and fence (Amended plans for design changes)13 WATERLOO STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External alterations to an existing building49-51 KING STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, extension and external alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a carport86 MOORE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and extension of the existing dwelling and construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)19 MYRTLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor79 MITCHELL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor (On premises licence) in association with an existing education centre132-160 MCCRAE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an Outbuilding144 BARNARD STREET BENDIGO 3550No permit required
- Construction of a dwelling on each lot11A PITT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (carport)19A MILROY STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)10 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of 7 dwellings (Amended plan for design changes and car park provision to Unit 7)5 REDAN STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land to sell or consume liquor322 LYTTLETON TERRACE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for a medical centre (allied health/ dermatology clinic), alterations to an existing building façade, display signage, and waiver of parking362 HARGREAVES STREET BENDIGO 3550Withdrawn
- Externally Alter a Contributory Building (Replace Guttering and Downpipes)16 ROWAN STREET BENDIGO 3550In progress
July 2021
- Construction of a carport189 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling; and construction of a carport and fence (Amended plans for design changes)28 HAVELOCK STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition to rear of dwelling and construction of an extension (Amended plans for design changes)8 PALMERSTON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a pergola48 BRAMBLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of fence302 VIEW STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling192 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use land for Industry (Micro-Brewery) and Licenced Premises, Reduction in Car Parking, Display of Signage and External Alterations to Building50 SHORT STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
- Alterations to existing building to create firewall and partial demolition of verandah17 FOREST STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of a dwelling, demolition of a carport, construction of an extension to a dwelling and construction of a carport (Amended plans for design changes)40 HOPETOUN STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an extension, garage, outdoor area with pool and new front fence, demolition of outbuildings180 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding49 Baxter StreetNo permit required
- Extension to an existing dwelling (en-suite) and partial demolition24 ABBOTT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of extension, carport, pergola and retaining walls (Amended plans for design changes)196 Wattle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for 15 dwellings, internal and external alterations to building and waiver of parking (Amended plans for design changes)48-50 WILLIAMSON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a 4 storey building with basement car parking (for commercial and residential uses); and reduction in car parking119 QUEEN STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and works to building facade and reduction in car parking requirements156 LYTTLETON TERRACE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of dwelling, construction of extension to dwelling, swimming pool, garage and front fence97 MOORE STREET BENDIGO 3550Withdrawn
June 2021
- Demolition of the existing dwelling (retrospective) and construction of a new dwelling and carport1 ABBOTT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision, Development of Two Dwellings and Removal and Lopping of Trees6 LITTLE HILL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling (Amended plans to allow for minor design changes)102 WATTLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium), external alterations, display business identification signage and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority11-15 WILLS STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of External Coolroom159 MITCHELL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling5 TRIBUTE LANE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling, fence and vehicle crossover on each lot11A PITT STREET BENDIGO 3550Lapsed
- 2 lot subdivision, construction of a dwelling, partial demolition of dwelling, construction of an extension, fence and carport, removal of outbuildings50 ARNOLD STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of toilet block at the rear of hotel131 McCrae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
23 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHAPEL STREET, BRIDGE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MYERS STREET, CHAPEL STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GRATTAN STREET, ARNOLD STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHAPEL STREET, MCCRAE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BARNARD STREET, OLD VIOLET STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ARNOLD STREET, GRATTAN STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, MOLLISON STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, WILLS STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, HARGREAVES STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NAPIER STREET, POWELL STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
51 heritage places
- ALEXANDRA FOUNTAINNH1338
- ANNE CAUDLE CENTRENH0992
- BEAUREPAIRE MOTOR GARAGENH1736
- BEEHIVE BUILDING COMPLEXNH0686
- BENDIGO ART GALLERYNH1172
- BENDIGO POST OFFICENH1080
- BENDIGO SENIOR SECONDARY COLLEGENH2229
- BENDIGO TEMPERANCE HALLNH1335
- BENDIGO TOWN HALLNH0117
- BENDIGO TRADES HALLNH1333
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).
Coalition 44.8%Labor 55.3%
3.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +55.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Bendigo CentralLabor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- BendigoLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Bendigo EastLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Quarry HillLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- White Hills SouthLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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