North Bendigo vs Jackass Flat
North Bendigo (median $560,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Jackass Flat ($632,300).
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| Measure | North Bendigo | Jackass Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $560,000 | $632,300 |
| Median unit | $447,500 | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $398/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,277 | 1,907 |
| Median age | 37 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 504 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Bendigo (995) sits above Jackass Flat (984). Jackass Flat skews owner-occupied (65%), North Bendigo runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- North Bendigo is the lower entry point at $560,000 median, 11% 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 984). Jackass Flat also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Bendigo vs Jackass Flat: common questions
Is North Bendigo or Jackass Flat cheaper to buy in?
North Bendigo has the lower median house price at $560,000, roughly 11% below Jackass Flat ($632,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does North Bendigo or Jackass Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Bendigo scores 995 vs 984 in Jackass Flat. 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.
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