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Bendigo - Surrounds

3,050 km²

Daily life in Bendigo - Surrounds relies heavily on cars to get around. This sprawling area is largely non-residential and lacks the convenient walking access found in more urban parts of Victoria. While the landscape is mostly open, it is home to a First Nations community that sees much lower unemployment and higher typical incomes than most similar areas. It is a quiet, expansive region where services are spread far apart.

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The First Nations community here is doing well financially, with a typical personal income of $665 that is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in a low unemployment rate of 7.7%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

422 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

36.8% Year 12 Here 36.8% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

7.7% Unemployment Here 7.7% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$665 Median income Here $665 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,816 Household income Here $1,816 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Most people here are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5 that is far below the state average. Only 23.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, and access to groceries or health services is far below typical Victorian levels.

2.5 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min