North Bendigo VIC

Postcode 3550 · Greater Bendigo LGA

North Bendigo is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Bendigo local government area (postcode 3550). With a population of 4,277, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in North Bendigo is $498,000, having declined 3.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $408,000 (+3.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $430. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,290.

North Bendigo is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 979, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 34 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Bendigo LGA is higher than average at 9,634 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, North Bendigo offers a gross rental yield of 4.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($498K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$498K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$498K
-3.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$408K
3.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$285
POPULATION
4,277
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,281
Personal Income /wk$707
Mortgage /mth$1,290
CRIME (Greater Bendigo LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,634
Total Incidents12,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops34
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA979
Total Students132
Catholic1
St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 979
Data: 2024