City of Greater Bendigo
Bendigo
Bendigo at a glance
Median house
$640,000
Median unit
$505,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,652
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Bendigo.
Bendigo (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $640,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bendigo has roughly 5,652 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bendigo scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bendigo's population at 5,652, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,652
Median age
43
Family households
57%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $640,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $505,000, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $128,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Bendigo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$640,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $505,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$640,000
$505,000
5,652
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.82% (median rent $470/wk against a $640,000 price tag). Units yield 2.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.82%
Based on $640,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.99%
Based on $505,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,839
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bendigo.
Local schools for Bendigo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Camp Hill Primary School
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
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.
- What is the median house price in Bendigo?
- The median house price in Bendigo, VIC 3550 is $640,000. The median unit price is $505,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bendigo postcode?
- Bendigo is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Bendigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Bendigo?
- There are 20 schools serving Bendigo on this page, including Girton Grammar School, St Joseph's School, Creek Street Christian College.
- How walkable is Bendigo?
- Bendigo has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bendigo?
- Bendigo is close to Quarry Hill, Bendigo Forward, Ironbark, Flora Hill, Bendigo South.
- What is the population of Bendigo?
- Bendigo has approximately 5,652 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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