Golden Square vs Bendigo
Golden Square (median $550,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Bendigo ($640,000).
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Golden Square and Bendigo side by side
| Measure | Golden Square | Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $550,000 | $640,000 |
| Median unit | $525,000 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,220 | 5,652 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 497 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°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
Bendigo scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bendigo (1007) sits above Golden Square (991). Golden Square skews owner-occupied (63%), Bendigo runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Golden Square is the lower entry point at $550,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Golden Square offers the higher gross rental yield (4.54% vs 3.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bendigo edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 991).
Golden Square vs Bendigo: common questions
Is Golden Square or Bendigo cheaper to buy in?
Golden Square has the lower median house price at $550,000, roughly 14% below Bendigo ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Golden Square or Bendigo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bendigo scores 1007 vs 991 in Golden Square. 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, Golden Square or Bendigo?
Bendigo scores 100/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Golden Square or Bendigo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.54% in Golden Square vs 3.90% in Bendigo. 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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