City of Greater Bendigo
East Bendigo
East Bendigo at a glance
Median house
$510,000
Median unit
$537,500
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,246
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about East Bendigo.
East Bendigo (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $510,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
East Bendigo has roughly 2,246 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
East Bendigo scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Bendigo's population at 2,246, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,246
Median age
45
Family households
55%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $510,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $537,500, roughly -5% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $102,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps East Bendigo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$510,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $537,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$510,000
$537,500
2,246
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.91% (median rent $285/wk against a $510,000 price tag). Units yield 2.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% 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 20262.91%
Based on $510,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.85%
Based on $537,500 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 202661%
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.
230
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Bendigo.
Local schools for East Bendigo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Weeroona College Bendigo
White Hills Primary School
Kennington 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 East Bendigo.
- What is the median house price in East Bendigo?
- The median house price in East Bendigo, VIC 3550 is $510,000. The median unit price is $537,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the East Bendigo postcode?
- East Bendigo is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in East Bendigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in East Bendigo?
- There are 20 schools serving East Bendigo on this page, including Weeroona College Bendigo, White Hills Primary School, Holy Rosary School.
- How walkable is East Bendigo?
- East Bendigo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Bendigo?
- East Bendigo is close to White Hills, Strathdale, Tysons Reef, Kennington, Ascot.
- What is the population of East Bendigo?
- East Bendigo has approximately 2,246 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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