City of Greater Bendigo
Bendigo South
Bendigo South at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
41.8k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bendigo South.
Bendigo South (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.
Bendigo South has roughly 41,839 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bendigo South scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bendigo South's population at 41,839, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
41,839
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41,839
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
52
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bendigo South.
Local schools for Bendigo South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Kennington Primary School
Quarry Hill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bendigo South.
- What is the Bendigo South postcode?
- Bendigo South is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Bendigo South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Bendigo South?
- There are 20 schools serving Bendigo South on this page, including Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College, St Therese's School, Kennington Primary School.
- How walkable is Bendigo South?
- Bendigo South has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bendigo South?
- Bendigo South is close to Flora Hill, Kennington, Quarry Hill, Strathdale, Bendigo.
- What is the population of Bendigo South?
- Bendigo South has approximately 41,839 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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