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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

East Bendigo, 3550

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,328

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.1%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,258/wk

Employment rate

52.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$615,000

Languages at home

8.9%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Mandarin, Nepali

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45/100
Average

Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What East Bendigo is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

East Bendigo sits in Greater Bendigo Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The local market is more attainable than many surrounding suburbs.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

East Bendigo snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$615k

+16% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

2,328

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.8%

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

#62

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

87th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

36th

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
45.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2921st in Australia
State rank
593rd in VIC
Peer rank
#62 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#182 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$615,000
Median price change
+16%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

2,328(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
+2.1%
Change in 1 year
+4
Change in 5 years
+49
Growth rank in VIC
46th 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 (~2,350), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,246
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,258
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
71 of 1,047
Median monthly mortgage
$1,213
Employment rate
52.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
792 / 152 / 35

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
375
Against the person
104
Against property
143
Rate per 1,000 residents
161.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 22 residents
State safety percentile
87th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+21.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary17
  • B49 Other Theft30
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order90
  • Other Crimes Against The Person81

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
977
Median ICSEA percentile
36th
School list
  • Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 812 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 295 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
  • White Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 586 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

23 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cumming St/Murphy St
  • Denovan St/McIvor Hwy
  • Hyde St/Strickland Rd
  • Piper Rd/McDowalls Rd
  • Sternberg St/McIvor Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 2 places of worship · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport — 23 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
32/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.45
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.45
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.45
Food & drink(1)
  • Bridgewater BakehouseCafe
Transport(6)

6 bus stops

Other(16)
  • Sandhurst AutomotiveCar repair

    79 Powells Avenue, East Bendigo

  • Custom CoffeesCoffee

    165A Strickland Road

  • Choices FlooringFlooring
  • Ice Rink
  • Miniature Golf
  • White Hills Chinese Diggings Historic and Cultural Features ReserveNature Reserve
  • White Hills H92 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • White Hills Sediments Geological ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (13)
  • LibertyPetrol station
  • Bendigo Islamic Community CentrePlace of worship

    9 Rowena Street, East Bendigo

  • Reforming Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Public toilets
  • CDS Vic East Bendigo High-Speed Dropoff - EnvirobankRecycling

    23 Wellsford Drive, East Bendigo

  • Shelter
  • The Zone Fun ParkTheme Park

    1 Gildea Lane, East Bendigo

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bendigo East Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • White Hills Chinese Diggings Historic and Cultural Features ReserveNature reserve
  • White Hills H92 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • White Hills Sediments Geological ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Bendigo Islamic Community Centre

    9 Rowena Street, East Bendigo

  • Reforming Presbyterian Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Bendigo Health (3.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
107
Participants per 1,000 residents
46.0

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

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).

89 planning-related records

2021· 35 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Relocate existing hangar and construction of an additional hangar
    35 VICTA ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct four dwellings on a lot
    6 STRICKLAND ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    7 CONTEMPO COURT EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a two storey office building (Amended plans for design changes)
    88 ROWENA STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse with ancillary office
    29 BRICKWORKS ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for restricted recreation facility (gym) and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority (Amended plans to reflect onsite car parking)
    4A ROANOAK COURT EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 4 warehouses; subdivision of the land into 4 lots, staging of the development and reduction in car parking requirements (Amended plans for design changes)
    1 ROANOAK COURT EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of self storage sheds (Amended plans for design change)
    150A STRICKLAND ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • 3 Lot Subdivision and Construction of 2 Dwellings
    67 STRICKLAND ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of 3 lots, demolition of outbuildings and construction of 2 dwellings (Amended plans for minor design changes)
    1 DENOVAN STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse with ancillary office and associated signage
    90 VICTA ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the existing building for an education centre (forklift training)
    13C TRANTARA COURT EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 lot subdivision of land (Change from 3 lot to 4 lot subdivision)
    143 LLOYD STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a building (airport terminal) and car parking and associated works
    35 VICTA ROAD EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for industry (building and works) and reduction of car parking (Amended plans to allow for design changes)
    51 Rowena StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding
    64 ROSS STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of building for veterinary centre (Equine), including display signage, alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone - Category 1 and waiver of parking requirement
    40 HEINZ STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two buildings; reduction in car parking requirements; creation of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    8 TRANTARA COURT EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an industrial building (Amendment to increase size of shed)
    10 Alstonvale CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of six warehouse buildings (Amended plans - internal office Shed 10)
    Part Lot A Matchett DriveWithdrawn
  • Construction of self storage sheds (Amended plans for shed 6 storage unit layout)
    150A Strickland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision (in stages)
    132 Strickland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and Development of a Store
    21-35 Solomon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse and reduction of car parking requirements
    26B Trantara CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a warehouse and reduction of car parking requirements
    26A Trantara CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) industrial buildings, display of signage and reduction in car parking (Amended plans for removal of the interior office walls)
    80 Rowena StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land as a food and drink premises and for sale and consumption of liquor, car parking reduction and alteration of access
    1/70 Powells AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of Warehousing, Offices and Associated Works, Use of Land for an Office and Removal of Native Vegetation (1 Native Tree)
    5-11 Piper LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    7 Roanoak CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for an emergency service facility (fire station)
    186 Murphy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    126 Rohs RoadWithdrawn
  • Construction of self storage sheds (amended plans to allow for layout changes)
    11 Rohs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of verandah to existing shedding and new garage
    38 Piper LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land as a transfer station (for clinical waste) and reduction of car parking requirements
    23 McDowalls RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of land for industry (building and works) and reduction of car parking (Amended plans to allow for minor repositioning of buildings)
    51 Rowena StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of 8 factories and reduction of car parking
    207 Murphy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 3 warehouse buildings, display of business identification signage, removal of native vegetation and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority
    1-3/104-108 BEISCHER STREET EAST BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for warehouse (storage buildings), retaining walls and reduction of car parking
    38 McGoldrick CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for office, development of warehouse building and reduction of car parking
    Lot A Alstonvale CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 10 lot staged subdivision and construction of 8 dwellings and common property (Amended plans to allow for design changes)
    7/41 Strickland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 4.5 km away).

Coalition 46.6%Labor 53.4%

2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +53.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Bendigo EastLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • White HillsLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • White Hills SouthLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • KenningtonLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • Bendigo CentralLabor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)3.8 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Greater Bendigo Council

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