North Bendigo (Vic.)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of North Bendigo has an estimated population of 4,167 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 110 people (2.6%) from the 4,277 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated estimate is derived from a baseline of 4,125 residents calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 Estimated Resident Population release, supplemented by 38 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,004 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across comparable locations. Growth in the local population was almost exclusively supported by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the primary contributor to population increases in recent times.

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Data from Districts shows the suburb of North Bendigo possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in vital service sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.1%. As of March 2026, there are 1,915 employed residents. The local unemployment level is 3.0% higher than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., while the workforce participation rate stands slightly lower at 58.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Census records indicate that 11.0% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of North Bendigo has income levels below the national benchmark. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $46,991, with average earnings at $61,465, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 respectively in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 suggest a median of $51,512 and an average of $67,378. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb between the 19th and 29th percentiles nationwide. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 30.0% of local households (representing 1,250 people), which matches the share observed across the broader region. Financial stress from housing costs is significant, with residents retaining only of their income after housing expenses, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of North Bendigo consists of 87.8% detached houses and 12.2% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other housing formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative formats across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates are lower than the regional average, with outright owners accounting for 27.2% of households, while the rest are mortgaged (26.2%) or rented (46.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,290, which is below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent was $285, matching the Regional Vic. median of $285. In a national context, mortgage costs in the suburb of North Bendigo are considerably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 58.6% of local households, consisting of 20.6% couples raising children, 21.4% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent households. The remaining 41.4% are non-family households, which are divided between single person households at 36.1% and group households at 5.4%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Formal qualifications among residents in the suburb of North Bendigo are lower than regional benchmarks, with 23.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 33.4% across VIC. This suggests opportunities for further educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Technical and vocational qualifications are common, with 36.5% of the population aged 15+ holding credentials in these fields, split between advanced diplomas at 9.3% and vocational certificates at 27.2%.

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An analysis of public transport reveals 34 active stops within the suburb of North Bendigo, serviced by 6 distinct routes that accommodate 796 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars remaining the dominant mode of transit at 88%, while 8% of residents walk. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 11.0% in the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlights notable health issues within the suburb of North Bendigo, affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~2,132 people).

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The suburb of North Bendigo has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to average levels, with citizens making up 84.6% of the population, 85.2% of residents born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.0% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of North Bendigo is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 20.7%, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 8.6%. The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 17.2% to 20.7% of the total, while the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from to and the to cohort decreased from to . Long-term forecasts for project significant shifts, led by a expansion (an increase of people) in the to cohort, rising from to . In contrast, contractions are anticipated for the to and to age cohorts.

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North Bendigo currently has an estimated 245 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 145 children aged 0-2 and 97 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 31% by 2041 (to approximately 321 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 312. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.