Bendigo vs Eaglehawk

Bendigo and Eaglehawk are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Bendigo is very walkable, with a score of 7.7, while Eaglehawk is only somewhat walkable at 5.3. This is seen in how many people can reach essential services on foot; for example, 86.4% of Bendigo homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to only 30.7% in Eaglehawk. Bendigo also has far higher street connectivity and more homes within a short walk of schools, groceries and public transport.

Everyday life shares many similarities for First Nations people in both places, who have a typical age of 23 and very similar household incomes. However, some gaps remain, such as the First Nations unemployment rate, which is well higher in Eaglehawk at 14.4% compared to 10.7% in Bendigo. At the same time, Year 12 completion for First Nations people is well higher in Bendigo at 39.3%, while Eaglehawk sits at 29.4%.