Bendigo vs Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill (median $625,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Bendigo ($640,000).
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Bendigo and Quarry Hill side by side
| Measure | Bendigo | Quarry Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | $625,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $370,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,652 | 2,365 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 504 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quarry Hill (1018) sits above Bendigo (1007). Quarry Hill skews owner-occupied (64%), Bendigo runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Quarry Hill is the lower entry point at $625,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Quarry Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1007).
Bendigo vs Quarry Hill: common questions
Is Bendigo or Quarry Hill cheaper to buy in?
Quarry Hill has the lower median house price at $625,000, roughly 2% below Bendigo ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bendigo or Quarry Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quarry Hill scores 1018 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.
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