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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Bendigo, VIC, 3550

Current weather

11.1°CRain showers

97% humidity · 20.8 km/h wind · 13.7° / 8.7° today · 19.2 mm rain

Desirability index

95.7/100

#18 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bendigo is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 5,652 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,590 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 635.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 13 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 28 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,652
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,429
Dwelling vacancy
13.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
400 of 2,906
Median monthly mortgage
$1,482
Employment rate
58.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
213 / 374 / 63

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3,590
Against the person
513
Against property
1,506
Rate per 1,000 residents
635.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
98.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage229
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store410
  • C32 Drug Possession213
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order557
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions357

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
13
Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
1,016
  • Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Catherine McAuley CollegeSecondary
  • Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined
  • DOXA School BendigoSpecial
  • Girton Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Kalianna SchoolSpecial
  • Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

82 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bendigo Railway Station
  • Bendigo Station
  • Honeysuckle St/High St
  • Old Violet St/Barnard St
  • Violet St/High St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

28 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, BRIDGE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHAPEL STREET, BRAMBLE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ARNOLD STREET, GRATTAN STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, WILLS STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHAPEL STREET, BRIDGE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, WILLS STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MITCHELL STREET, HARGREAVES STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MYERS STREET, CHAPEL STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GRATTAN STREET, ARNOLD STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHAPEL STREET, MCCRAE STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

309 planning-related records

2021· 104 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a dwelling and fence (Amended plans for design changes)
    13 WATERLOO STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • External alterations to an existing building
    49-51 KING STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, extension and external alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a carport
    86 MOORE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and extension of the existing dwelling and construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    19 MYRTLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    79 MITCHELL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale and consumption of liquor (On premises licence) in association with an existing education centre
    132-160 MCCRAE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    144 BARNARD STREET BENDIGO 3550No permit required
  • Construction of a dwelling on each lot
    11A PITT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (carport)
    19A MILROY STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    10 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 7 dwellings (Amended plan for design changes and car park provision to Unit 7)
    5 REDAN STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land to sell or consume liquor
    322 LYTTLETON TERRACE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a medical centre (allied health/ dermatology clinic), alterations to an existing building façade, display signage, and waiver of parking
    362 HARGREAVES STREET BENDIGO 3550Withdrawn
  • Externally Alter a Contributory Building (Replace Guttering and Downpipes)
    16 ROWAN STREET BENDIGO 3550In progress

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a carport
    189 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling; and construction of a carport and fence (Amended plans for design changes)
    28 HAVELOCK STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition to rear of dwelling and construction of an extension (Amended plans for design changes)
    8 PALMERSTON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pergola
    48 BRAMBLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of fence
    302 VIEW STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    192 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use land for Industry (Micro-Brewery) and Licenced Premises, Reduction in Car Parking, Display of Signage and External Alterations to Building
    50 SHORT STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alterations to existing building to create firewall and partial demolition of verandah
    17 FOREST STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling, demolition of a carport, construction of an extension to a dwelling and construction of a carport (Amended plans for design changes)
    40 HOPETOUN STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension, garage, outdoor area with pool and new front fence, demolition of outbuildings
    180 DON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    49 Baxter StreetNo permit required
  • Extension to an existing dwelling (en-suite) and partial demolition
    24 ABBOTT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of extension, carport, pergola and retaining walls (Amended plans for design changes)
    196 Wattle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for 15 dwellings, internal and external alterations to building and waiver of parking (Amended plans for design changes)
    48-50 WILLIAMSON STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a 4 storey building with basement car parking (for commercial and residential uses); and reduction in car parking
    119 QUEEN STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and works to building facade and reduction in car parking requirements
    156 LYTTLETON TERRACE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of dwelling, construction of extension to dwelling, swimming pool, garage and front fence
    97 MOORE STREET BENDIGO 3550Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Demolition of the existing dwelling (retrospective) and construction of a new dwelling and carport
    1 ABBOTT STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision, Development of Two Dwellings and Removal and Lopping of Trees
    6 LITTLE HILL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, external alterations and extension to existing dwelling (Amended plans to allow for minor design changes)
    102 WATTLE STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium), external alterations, display business identification signage and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority
    11-15 WILLS STREET BENDIGO 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of External Coolroom
    159 MITCHELL STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    5 TRIBUTE LANE BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling, fence and vehicle crossover on each lot
    11A PITT STREET BENDIGO 3550Lapsed
  • 2 lot subdivision, construction of a dwelling, partial demolition of dwelling, construction of an extension, fence and carport, removal of outbuildings
    50 ARNOLD STREET BENDIGO 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of toilet block at the rear of hotel
    131 McCrae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 205 proposals

205 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

321 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Flight Bar & BottleshopAlcohol

    8 Centreway Arcade, Bendigo

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    Unit 4 295 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

  • Premixed DrinksAlcohol
  • The Hop Supply Co.Alcohol

    137 McCrae Street, Bendigo

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol

    150 Williamson Street, Bendigo

  • CBAATM
  • CommbankATM
  • NABATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ewing ParkPark
  • Hume & Iser ReservePark
  • Hustlers Reef ReservePark
  • Lake Weeroona ParkPark
  • Library ParkPark
  • Londonderry ReservePark
  • Municipal BathsPark
  • Railway ParkPark
  • Rosalind ParkPark
  • Wattle SquarePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
28
Emergency department
On site
  • Anne Caudle Campushospital
  • Australian Red Cross Blood Serviceblood_donation
  • Bendigo Healthhospital
  • Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitationrehabilitation
  • Bendigo Primary Care Centerdoctor
  • Bendigo Smilesdentist
  • Birch Tree PsycologyDrought Streetclinic
  • Chemist WarehouseMollison Streetpharmacy
  • ClinicBarnard Streetclinic
  • Don Street MedicalDon Streetclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

51 state heritage places

  • ALEXANDRA FOUNTAINNH1338
  • ANNE CAUDLE CENTRENH0992
  • BEAUREPAIRE MOTOR GARAGENH1736
  • BEEHIVE BUILDING COMPLEXNH0686
  • BENDIGO ART GALLERYNH1172
  • BENDIGO POST OFFICENH1080
  • BENDIGO SENIOR SECONDARY COLLEGENH2229
  • BENDIGO TEMPERANCE HALLNH1335
  • BENDIGO TOWN HALLNH0117
  • BENDIGO TRADES HALLNH1333

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bendigo PreschoolMyrtle Streetkindergarten
  • Dr Harry Little PreschoolView Streetkindergarten
  • Jenny's Early LearningLucan Streetkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
95.7/100
Cohort rank
#18 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bendigo PreschoolchildcareMyrtle Streetkindergarten
  • Dr Harry Little PreschoolchildcareView Streetkindergarten
  • Jenny's Early LearningchildcareLucan Streetkindergarten
  • ALEXANDRA FOUNTAINheritageNH1338
  • ANNE CAUDLE CENTREheritageNH0992
  • BEAUREPAIRE MOTOR GARAGEheritageNH1736
  • BEEHIVE BUILDING COMPLEXheritageNH0686
  • BENDIGO ART GALLERYheritageNH1172
  • BENDIGO POST OFFICEheritageNH1080
  • BENDIGO SENIOR SECONDARY COLLEGEheritageNH2229

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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