Bendigo
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Bendigo, Victoria is a lively regional city known for its stunning Gold Rush-era architecture, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community. Enjoy historic attractions, creative events, and a busy food and drink culture against a backdrop of leafy parks and rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
103,034
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.76°, 144.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,360
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
522 mm
City Vibrancy
69
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
19
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BXG
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.