White Hills
VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC
About White Hills
White Hills is a northern suburb of Bendigo, located approximately 3 kilometres north of the Bendigo CBD within the City of Greater Bendigo. With a population of 3,620 and a median age of 37, it is a predominantly working-to-middle-class residential area with a broad mix of established homes and newer housing. The suburb forms part of the broader Ascot–White Hills urban corridor and has seen steady population growth in recent years, growing from around 3,219 residents in 2016.
Residents enjoy proximity to Bendigo's well-serviced CBD, a short drive south along the Calder Highway, which offers the Hargreaves Street Mall, the Bendigo Art Gallery, and a wide range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The suburb is served by Bendigo's bus network and is home to local schools and community facilities. Affordable housing prices and a family-friendly character make White Hills attractive to first home buyers and young families seeking a comfortable lifestyle in regional Victoria.
White Hills 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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Bendigo Transit local routes — Bendigo CBD 10-15 min
Commute to Bendigo CBD
🛣️ Calder Highway provides easy access; bus services connect to Bendigo CBD and Epsom area
Most errands require a car; local bus services available but retail amenities are clustered in the Bendigo CBD
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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91 Creek Street
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Crook Street
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Old Violet Street
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Rosalind Street
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Gaol Road
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164 Barkly Street
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Barkly Street (Coolock Campus)
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Reserve Street
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105 Mackenzie Street
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Nolan Street
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Inglewood Street
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Curtin Street
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25 Peel Street
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6 Kairn Road
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Crook Street
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556 Napier Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 67
- 2. England 64
- 3. Philippines 32
- 4. New Zealand 23
- 5. Sri Lanka 18
- 6. China 16
- 7. Thailand 15
- 8. Canada 11
- 9. Egypt 11
- 10. Myanmar 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)