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Bendigo Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Bendigo, VIC 3550 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$597,500
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
2.5%
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Weekly Rent
$290
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Renter Demand
59%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
Low — tight market
Population
5,652
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3550
Median house price $597,500
Median unit price —
Weekly rent (median) $290/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.5% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 59.0%
Vacancy rate 1.91%
Population 5,652
Median household income $74,308/yr
Owner-occupied 41.0%
Median age 43 yrs
Total dwellings 1,890

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 68

Bendigo shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

✅ Low vacancy (1.9%) — tight rental market
✅ High renter proportion (59%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (68 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 11
Primary 7
Secondary 6
Schools in Bendigo
Bendigo Primary School Primary · Government
Camp Hill Primary School Primary · Government
Lightning Reef Primary School Primary · Government
Spring Gully Primary School Primary · Government
St Kilian's School Primary · Catholic
Creek Street Christian College Combined · Independent
Girton Grammar School Combined · Independent
Bendigo Senior Secondary College Secondary · Government
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College Secondary · Government
Catherine McAuley College Secondary · Catholic
Weeroona College Bendigo Secondary · Government
DOXA School Bendigo Other · Catholic
Kalianna Special School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

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5.5% yield
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5.4% yield
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Fyansford, VIC
5.3% yield
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5.1% yield
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $597,500
Deposit (20%) $119,500
Loan (80% LVR) $478,000
Weekly rent $290/wk
Annual rent income $15,080/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bendigo a good suburb to invest in?

Bendigo has a high renter proportion (59%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Bendigo?

The median house price in Bendigo is approximately $597,500 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Bendigo?

The indicative gross rental yield in Bendigo is 2.5%, based on a median weekly rent of $290 against a median price of $597,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Bendigo compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Bendigo against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Bendigo a safe suburb?

Bendigo shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 68 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Bendigo?

Bendigo has 13 known schools, including Bendigo Primary School, Camp Hill Primary School, Lightning Reef Primary School, Spring Gully Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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