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East Bendigo

VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC

2,246
Population (2021)
$37,180
Median Income
9.51 km²
Area
$295/wk
Median Rent
AffordableRegionalQuietHeritageGrowth Suburb

About East Bendigo

East Bendigo is a residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Bendigo, one of regional Victoria's largest cities, located approximately 150 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of around 2,250, it offers a quiet suburban setting with easy access to Bendigo's city centre. The suburb has an older demographic with a high proportion of single-person households and a strong owner-occupier rate of 63%.

East Bendigo provides an affordable entry point to the Bendigo property market while being just minutes from the city centre's restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. The suburb is home to the Bendigo Pottery — Australia's oldest working pottery — and is close to bushland reserves and walking trails. Lake Weeroona and the Bendigo Creek Trail are popular recreational spots nearby. The area attracts downsizers, first-home buyers, and those seeking a relaxed regional lifestyle.

East Bendigo falls under postcode 3550 and is governed by Greater Bendigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3550
Urban Area
East Bendigo
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Bendigo East (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 144.32°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
9.51 km²
Elevation
217m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
4 km
45 mins
Epsom Station
5 km
55 mins

Bus Services

  • Route 1 — Bendigo CBD via Strathdale 15 mins
  • Route 5 — Bendigo Marketplace 10 mins

Commute to Bendigo CBD

Distance
4 km
By Bus
10-15 mins
By Car (Peak)
10 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 mins

🛣️ V/Line train from Bendigo Station to Melbourne takes approx 2 hours

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local shops; most errands require driving to Bendigo CBD or nearby shopping centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,213
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
45 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.4%

37 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,092
Census 2021
2,246
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,084
Income 2021
$37,180
▲ 15.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,830
Born Overseas 264

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 38
  • 2. England 32
  • 3. New Zealand 21
  • 4. Philippines 11
  • 5. Myanmar 10
  • 6. Nepal 10
  • 7. Sri Lanka 10
  • 8. Scotland 9
  • 9. China 8
  • 10. Germany 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 899
Australian 898
Irish 297
Scottish 265
German 104
Italian 72
Dutch 43
Chinese 42
Australian Aboriginal 31
Indian 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,582
Both parents born in Australia
325
Both parents born overseas
187
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.1%
No Religion
43.0%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
1.2%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
129 (5.7%)
5-14 years
154 (6.9%)
15-19 years
105 (4.7%)
20-24 years
131 (5.8%)
25-34 years
354 (15.8%)
35-44 years
235 (10.5%)
45-54 years
258 (11.5%)
55-64 years
303 (13.5%)
65-74 years
266 (11.8%)
75-84 years
186 (8.3%)
85+ years
106 (4.7%)

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