Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Bendigo vs Long Gully.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West Bendigo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Bendigo (990) sits above Long Gully (987). West Bendigo skews owner-occupied (71%), Long Gully runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

West Bendigo edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 987).

Common questionsWest Bendigo vs Long Gully

Common questions

Does West Bendigo or Long Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Bendigo scores 990 vs 987 in Long Gully. 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.

The numbers behind the take

West Bendigo
Metric
Long Gully

Price & Market

Median house
$480,000
Median unit
$411,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$285/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$285/wk
$235/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
378
Population
3,420
43
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
990
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).