East Bendigo

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a high proportion of seniors and far fewer children under 15 than most areas. About 1.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is similar to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 11.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 85.5% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this remains far below the Victorian average.

About 43% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.1%.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure. The area is well-served by schools, with 21 located within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,258 a week, which is well below both the state and national figures. Similarly, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is lower than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, with far more people reporting long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state average. Nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than the national average, though the number of people caring for children is well below the state figure. About 13.6% of residents volunteer, which is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. However, Year 12 completion is well below the national figure, and no one reports speaking a First Nations language.

This area has a very high number of people living alone—far above the national average—and a much higher share of one-parent families than most similar areas. Consequently, homes are smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $295. Detached houses are very common, and typical home-loan payments are much lower than the national figure.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops per person, very few people actually use them to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk. Most residents are within a short walk of public transport or a park.