Area Size and Population Density The estimated population for Bendigo is 92,379 people for the city, and 140,000 for the city plus outlying area. The city is located on 3,000 square kilometers of land, much of which is regional parks, national parks, and bushland.

What is the population in Bendigo 2020?

119,980 The population estimate for the City of Greater Bendigo as of the 30th June 2020 is 119,980. Since the previous year, the population has grown by 1.60%. Population growth in Regional VIC was 1.30%.

Is Bendigo or Ballarat bigger?

Always in competition, Ballarat and Bendigo are next to each other on the list, with Ballarat still having a slightly higher population (the Local Government Area of Greater Bendigo has a higher population but the outer parts are excluded from the official urban area).

What is the population of Bendigo Victoria Australia?

94,400 Victorias 10 largest cities by populationNo.CityPopulation1.Melbourne4,485,2002.Geelong187,5003.Ballarat103,8004.Bendigo94,4006 more rows

How big is Bendigo?

287.4 km² Bendigo/Area

Is Bendigo a safe place to live?

BENDIGO might have just been named one of the nations most liveable cities but urban sprawl could put its new title at risk. The city could be at risk of repeating the mistakes of the nations capitals, RMIT researcher Lucy Gunn has warned.

What type of people live in Bendigo?

The most common ancestries in Bendigo are English and Australian. 31.9% of residents are of English ancestry, and 31.6% are of Australian ancestry. There are also a significant number of residents of Irish, Scottish, and German descent.

Is Bendigo a good investment?

He said investors liked Bendigos good rate of return and low vacancy rates, while affordability drew first home buyers. Bendigo, the population is increasing every year. Return on investment, and its a classic. Its a really good spot for first home buyers, Mr Maher said.

Which town is better Ballarat or Bendigo?

I like both cities, Bendigo has a slight edge for me. Both have great architecture and history, good dining options, parks and gardens and cultural options like Art Galleries and Museums. Ballarat has Sovereign Hill, a place I personally dont have much time for, but is popular with visitors.

Where is the best place to live in Bendigo?

Kennington and the suburb of Bendigo ranked highest.

Is Bendigo nice to live?

People do commute to Melbourne from Bendigo so housing isnt as cheap as you might hope. Otherwise its one of the best inland regional cities in Australia. Good Bushwalking opportunities nearby, lots of parks in the area. its a nice town, one of the nicer vic country towns ive been to.

What is the average wage in Bendigo?

$22,964 Bendigos median was $22,964, compared to the Australian average of $24,920. The Macedon Ranges had the highest median income per job by nearly $5,000 within central Victoria.

How has Bendigo changed since the gold rush?

While the Bendigo skyline may have changed since then – with obvious remnants of mining such as poppet heads, engine rooms, service quarters, battery houses and chimneys having all but disappeared – the influence of the gold rush can still be felt in the very fabric of the city today.

What is the average house price in Bendigo?

With a median house price of $540,000, Bendigo is lower than Victorias median house price of $700,000. When it comes to renting, the Bendigo median house rental price per week is $360 which makes renting less expensive than Victorias average of $420.

Why is Bendigo so cold?

Its correct to say Bendigo hasnt seen it this cold for quite a while. It is a very cold start to winter. Were tilting away from sun and cold air masses have settled over Victoria which, combined with clear skies, sees temperatures plummet.

Is Bendigo worth visiting?

Edit with more detail: Bendigo has a really great art gallery, a gold mine you can tour and either the Tram Museum or the Chinese Dragon museum are worth a visit. In a weekend you can get a bit more variety and everything is central if you stay in the city centre.

What are the bad areas of Bendigo?

RELATED: Welfare funding call; Maryborough lags in states bottom six Parts of the City of Greater Bendigo are among the most disadvantaged areas in the state, with the Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk areas identified as being among the least well off.

How good is Bendigo Bank?

Customer service is excellent. Customer service with Bendigo is excellent. Very helpful with any enquiries. Negative is the Term Deposit rates are very low.

Is Bendigo population growing?

The Bendigo area continues to attract new residents, with the city again recording population growth greater than the national average. New data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics shows Greater Bendigos population grew by 1.8 per cent between 2018 and 2019, to hit an estimated population of 118093 last year.

Is there still gold in Bendigo?

Bendigo was literally built on gold and is still known today as Dai Gum San or Big Gold Mountain by the Chinese. The Bendigo Goldfield contains 37 distinct gold-bearing quartz reefs that extend across an area 16km by 4km. More than 5,000 registered gold mines were formed within that area.

Is there still gold in Ballarat?

The region is world famous for the huge alluvial gold nugget discoveries which continue to hit the news today! Ballarat and surrounds is a fantastic area for gold detecting, panning and sluicing, and weve put together this handy gold prospecting guide to get you started in the area.