North Bendigo, VIC 3550
City of Greater BendigoAll suburbs in postcode 3550
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Median house price
$560,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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North Bendigo at a glance
- Median unit
- $447,500
- Weekly rent
- $480
- Houses · units $398
- Population
- 4,277
- Median age 37
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in North Bendigo
Houses change hands at $560,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $447,500, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps North Bendigo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about North Bendigo
North Bendigo (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $560,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
North Bendigo has roughly 4,277 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
North Bendigo scores 0/100 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 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 504 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in North Bendigo
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put North Bendigo's population at 4,277, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 59%
- Lone person
- 36%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.46% (median rent $480/wk against a $560,000 price tag). Units yield 4.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.46%
- On the $560,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.62%
- On the $447,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
344 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 504 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about North Bendigo
- What is the median house price in North Bendigo?
- The median house price in North Bendigo, VIC 3550 is $560,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $447,500.
- How much is my house worth in North Bendigo?
- A useful starting point is the North Bendigo median house price of $560,000 (units $447,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is North Bendigo a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in North Bendigo is 4.5%: the median weekly house rent is $480 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $560,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for North Bendigo: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether North Bendigo is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the North Bendigo postcode?
- North Bendigo is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- Where is North Bendigo?
- North Bendigo is a suburb in the City of Greater Bendigo area, VIC 3550.
- What is the average rent in North Bendigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $398.
- What schools are in North Bendigo?
- There are 20 schools serving North Bendigo on this page, including Kalianna School, Lightning Reef Primary School, St Peter's School.
- How walkable is North Bendigo?
- North Bendigo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Bendigo?
- North Bendigo is close to Tysons Reef, Sandhurst East, California Gully, White Hills, Long Gully.
- What is the population of North Bendigo?
- The population of North Bendigo is approximately 4,277 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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