Bendigo vs Flora Hill
Flora Hill (median $634,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Bendigo ($640,000).
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Bendigo and Flora Hill side by side
| Measure | Bendigo | Flora Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | $634,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $460,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $475/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 100 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,652 | 3,989 |
| Median age | 43 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 504 mm | 536 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Bendigo scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flora Hill (1025) sits above Bendigo (1007).
- For buyers
- Flora Hill is the lower entry point at $634,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bendigo offers the higher gross rental yield (3.90% vs 3.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Flora Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1007).
Bendigo vs Flora Hill: common questions
Is Bendigo or Flora Hill cheaper to buy in?
Flora Hill has the lower median house price at $634,000, roughly 1% below Bendigo ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bendigo or Flora Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flora Hill scores 1025 vs 1007 in Bendigo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Bendigo scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Bendigo vs 3.90% in Flora Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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