Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Bendigo vs Ascot.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. East Bendigo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

East Bendigo scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Bendigo (1012) sits above Ascot (984).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

East Bendigo edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 984).

Common questionsEast Bendigo vs Ascot

Common questions

Does East Bendigo or Ascot have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Bendigo scores 1012 vs 984 in Ascot. 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, East Bendigo or Ascot?

East Bendigo scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

East Bendigo
Metric
Ascot

Price & Market

$510,000
Median house
$537,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$285/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$295/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
37.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
2,246
Population
35,614
45
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1012
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).