Quarry Hill vs Bendigo

Quarry Hill (median $625,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Bendigo ($640,000).

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Quarry Hill and Bendigo side by side

MeasureQuarry HillBendigo
Price and market
Median house$625,000$640,000
Median unit$370,000$505,000
Renting
House rent–$480/wk
Unit rent–$400/wk
Owner occupied64.0%53.0%
Renter occupied36.0%45.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10181007
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population2,3655,652
Median age4043
Climate
Annual rainfall504 mm504 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.1°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quarry Hill (1018) sits above Bendigo (1007). Quarry Hill skews owner-occupied (64%), Bendigo runs more rental-dense (53% owner).

For buyers
Quarry Hill is the lower entry point at $625,000 median, 2% 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
Quarry Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1007).

Quarry Hill vs Bendigo: common questions

Is Quarry Hill or Bendigo cheaper to buy in?

Quarry Hill has the lower median house price at $625,000, roughly 2% below Bendigo ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Quarry Hill or Bendigo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quarry Hill scores 1018 vs 1007 in Bendigo. 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.