City of Greater Bendigo
West Bendigo
West Bendigo at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
378
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about West Bendigo.
West Bendigo (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.
West Bendigo has roughly 378 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
West Bendigo scores 2/100 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 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Bendigo's population at 378, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
378
Median age
43
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
378
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
52
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Bendigo.
Local schools for West Bendigo
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Government School Catchment
Specimen Hill Primary School
Bendigo Primary School
Golden Square Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About West Bendigo.
- What is the West Bendigo postcode?
- West Bendigo is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in West Bendigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in West Bendigo?
- There are 20 schools serving West Bendigo on this page, including Specimen Hill Primary School, Bendigo Primary School, Golden Square Primary School.
- How walkable is West Bendigo?
- West Bendigo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Bendigo?
- West Bendigo is close to Specimen Hill, Long Gully, Golden Square, Ironbark, California Gully.
- What is the population of West Bendigo?
- West Bendigo has approximately 378 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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