Victoria · Postcode 3550
Bendigo postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 131 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bendigo at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Bendigo vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bendigo | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,429 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,482 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bendigo is a locality 131 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3550. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Greater Bendigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Bendigo has a population of 5,652 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,429, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 126 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Bendigo includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,482, with 2,503 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 45.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bendigo scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 13 schools in the Bendigo area, including Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Catherine McAuley College, Girton Grammar School and others.
Bendigo is part of the Bendigo statistical area in Victoria.
Bendigo details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3550 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,652 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,429/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $821/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,482 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1027/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,503 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 126 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.764269 |
| Longitude | 144.2786 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 131 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Bendigo |
| Local Government | Greater Bendigo |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Bendigo West (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 726 (12.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 734 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,465 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,549 (27.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,163 (20.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 607 (10.7%) |
| Asthma | 537 (9.5%) |
| Diabetes | 244 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 242 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 205 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 111 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 38 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 244 (9.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,119 (45.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 787 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 328 (13.2%) |
Schools in Bendigo
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bendigo. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bendigo
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.