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.

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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

Schools serving North Bendigo: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Kalianna School

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Lightning Reef Primary School

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Weeroona College Bendigo

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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
B Property and deception offences159 (46.2%)
A Crimes against the person76 (22.1%)
E Justice procedures offences76 (22.1%)
C Drug offences19 (5.5%)
D Public order and security offences14 (4.1%)

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
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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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