Long Gully vs North Bendigo
Long Gully (median $480,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than North Bendigo ($560,000).
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| Measure | Long Gully | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $480,000 | $560,000 |
| Median unit | $411,500 | $447,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $398/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,420 | 4,277 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| 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
Long Gully 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 North Bendigo (995) sits above Long Gully (987).
- For buyers
- Long Gully is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 14% 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
- North Bendigo edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 987).
Long Gully vs North Bendigo: common questions
Is Long Gully or North Bendigo cheaper to buy in?
Long Gully has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 14% below North Bendigo ($560,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Long Gully or North Bendigo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Bendigo scores 995 vs 987 in Long Gully. 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, Long Gully or North Bendigo?
Long Gully 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.
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