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East Bendigo

30 km²

East Bendigo has seen its population and community profile shift over the last decade. It is a well-connected suburb of Greater Bendigo that balances residential living with a very walkable layout. The area is notable for its high levels of public transport access and a First Nations community that is younger and more educated than the national average. It offers a suburban feel where most residents are just a short walk from green spaces.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community in East Bendigo is younger than the national typical age of 24, with a high school completion rate of 43.4% that is well above the Australian figure. Unemployment among First Nations residents is 8.8%, which is well below the national rate of 12.3%.

404 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

43.4% Year 12 Here 43.4% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

8.8% Unemployment Here 8.8% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$596 Median income Here $596 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,359 Household income Here $1,359 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is very walkable, with 93.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, well above the Victorian average. However, access to essentials is lower than usual, as the share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries is far below the state figure.

6.0 Walk score

6.0 Types ≤15 min