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Bendigo, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bendigo is a large city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 103,034. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
103,034 Population 1,828/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,750 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population103,034
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,828/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$27,750
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership54.5%
Housing Units41,214

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population103,034
Population Density1,828 / sq mi
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates-36.7582°, 144.2802°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,750
Median Age43.0 years

About Bendigo

Bendigo is a large city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 103,034. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Bendigo has a population of 103,034 with a density of 1,828 people per square mile, spread across 56.4 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

103,034
Total Population
1,828
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
56.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bendigo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bendigo is $27,750, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $534, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Income: Bendigo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,750
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,750
Avg Weekly Wage$534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare13
Retail6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bendigo is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 54.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 41,214 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.5%
Owner-Occupied54.5%
Renter-Occupied45.5%
Housing Units41,214

Property Tax

Climate in Bendigo

Bendigo has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 508 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30° 34.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.3° / 29.6° 31.4
Mar 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.3° 29.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.5° 34.7
May 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.7° 47.6
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.5° 50.3
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.7° / 12.6° 53.0
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3° / 14.2° 52.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 17° 50.2
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 21.2° 40.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 45.5
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 37.7
Bendigo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area56.4 sq mi (146.0 km²)
Population Density1,828/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7582°N, 144.2802°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 100 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 28 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 33 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 57 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 20 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 64 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 134 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 146 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 61 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 136 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Bendigo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bendigo

Institution Type Founded Website
Australian College of Higher Education Bendigo College - ,
Bendigo TAFE University - Visit →
Bendigo TAFE College - ,
Bendigo TAFE College - ,
Bendigo TAFE College - ,
Bendigo Tafe College - ,
Bendigo TAFE College - ,
Bendigo TAFE (BTEC) College - Visit →
Bendigo TAFE Charleston Road Campus University - ,
La Trobe University University - ,
La Trobe University (Bendigo Campus) University - ,
Monash University School of Rural Health University - Visit →

Schools in Bendigo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Girton Grammar School Junior Campus - - - -
Creek Street Christian College - - - -
Girton Grammar School Senior Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bendigo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bendigo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Steam Engine Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Bendigo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bendigo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maldon Market

Hotels in Bendigo

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cathedral Motor Inn
Shamrock Hotel

Restaurants in Bendigo

41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangrak
Bendigo Dumpling House
Bunja Thai Restaurant
Cafe Istanbul
Cantina Bendigo
Clogs Pizza Restaurant
Curry Garden Indian Cuisine
Dhosa Hut
Din Fung Dumpling Restaurant
Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant
Fresh Mint
GPO Bendigo
House of Khong
Hustler
iobento
Jin Yang Noodle Bar
Jojoes
Jun&Nov
Kang Thai
Lyttleton Terrace Takeaway
Mali Thai
Masons of Bendigo
Mexican kitchen
New China
Nimbus Rooftop
Oishii on Wheels
Oyas Turkish Kitchen
Piyawat Thai Restaurant
Sargun Indian Tandoori
Say Cheese Pizza
Sim'r
SoulFood Fusion House
Stella Bendigo
Tageskarte
Tatsu Japanese Cuisine
The Epicurean Delicatessen
The Metropolitan Hotel
The Woodhouse Restaurant
Toi Shan Chinese Restaurant
Uncle Lee Kitchen
Vahlands Bistro

Cafes in Bendigo

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altius
Awaken
Bakery Express Caffe
Cafe Essence
Cafe Velo
Everbean Café
Gaijin Eatery
Hoo-gah
Hudsons Coffee
Magnolia Lane
Muffin Break
Nude Food Breakfast Bar
Shish - Late Night Cafe
The Coffee Club
The Old Green Bean
The Subtle Eye

Cinemas in Bendigo

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Cinemas

Theatres in Bendigo

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MacGillivray Hall

Clinics in Bendigo

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Melanie Hale Dietitian
Women's Health Loddon Mallee

Train Stations in Bendigo

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo

Bus Stations in Bendigo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Station/Railway Pl

Gas Stations in Bendigo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
Shell
United

Banks in Bendigo

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank
Commbank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Regional 1 Credit Union
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Bendigo

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abott Arcade
Bendigo Marketplace

Gyms in Bendigo

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Body Fit Training Bendigo
It's her gym

Breweries in Bendigo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Bendigo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bendigo

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Boort Airport-Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Prairie Airport-Small Airport
Pyramid Hill Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport
Wright Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bendigo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bendigo Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bendigo

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bendigo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral Church Of St. Paul
Creek Street Church
Forest Street Uniting Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St Andrew's Church
The Revival Fellowship Bendigo

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

Around Bendigo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 25
Cafes 22
Bars 5
Supermarkets 6
Banks 2
Museums 1
Hotels 4
Parks 87
Places of Worship 5

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bendigo

What is the population of Bendigo?

Bendigo has a population of 103,034 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,828 people per square mile, spread across 56.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bendigo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,750, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bendigo?

Bendigo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bendigo?

Bendigo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $534. There are 77 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bendigo?

The median home value in Bendigo is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 54.5%.

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