Bendigo Property & Rent
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Bendigo Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Bendigo Community Overview
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📍 About Bendigo
BENDIGO is situated in Other Regional Victoria and home to 5,652 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 1027 people/km².
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $0.6M after rising 65% over the past decade, while median unit prices have climbed to $0.5M, representing a 55% increase over the same period.
Education: Local schooling options include Bendigo Senior Secondary College, a public school ranked #164 among public institutions, and Girton Grammar School, a private school holding the #51 position among private schools, based on VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 48514 per 100,000 residents, which is 7.12 times higher than the Victorian average of 6810, placing Bendigo in the high crime category.
Demographics: The area has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.10% of the population, approximately 118 people, representing a smaller ethnic community presence.
Transport: Bendigo is located approximately 153.6km from the CBD, requiring around 109 minutes by car to reach the city center, and currently has no train station servicing the area.