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Living in Bendigo

Bendigo is in Australia; its population was 103,034 in August 2021. Median personal income was A$744 per week in August 2021. The city covered 287.4 km² in 2016.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Bendigo?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bendigo.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$295 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,408 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bendigo yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings43,048 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings40,027 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud295 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 10,319 people of 103,034 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was A$1,435 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Bendigo is 4.3%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–5Bendigo 4.3%18 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count26,783 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate57.1 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,435 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week744 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,688 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au7Official
Unemployment rate4.3 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bendigo. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bendigo. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent7.19 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bendigo. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
Open official information

Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
Open official information
Open the full Australia section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bendigo.

Climate and air quality

Average high temperatures were 30.2°C in January and 12.7°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 33.7 mm in January and 53 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bendigo average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bendigo average monthly precipitation, mm015304560343129354750535250404639JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 30.2 · Feb 29.6 · Mar 26.2 · Apr 21.4 · May 16.6 · Jun 13.4 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 14.2 · Sep 17 · Oct 21 · Nov 24.8 · Dec 27.6 °C31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BENDIGO AIRPORT, 1991-20202Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 14.3 · Feb 14.4 · Mar 11.8 · Apr 8 · May 5.3 · Jun 3.5 · Jul 2.7 · Aug 2.8 · Sep 4.5 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 12 °C31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BENDIGO AIRPORT, 1991-20202Official
Average temperature by monthJan 22.4 · Feb 22 · Mar 19 · Apr 14.7 · May 11 · Jun 8.5 · Jul 7.7 · Aug 8.5 · Sep 10.8 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 17.3 · Dec 19.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BENDIGO AIRPORT6Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 33.7 · Feb 30.5 · Mar 29.2 · Apr 34.7 · May 46.9 · Jun 50.3 · Jul 53 · Aug 51.9 · Sep 50.2 · Oct 39.5 · Nov 45.5 · Dec 39.2 mm31 Dec 2020BOM monthly climate statistics — BENDIGO AIRPORT, 1991-20202Official

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Albury - Wodonga97,793 residentsBallarat111,973 residentsLaunceston90,953 residentsMaryborough84,333 residentsDarwin127,215 residentsSunshine Coast79,293 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bendigo residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90%Foreign residents 10%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area287.4 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share15.2 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents10,319 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density358.1 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official
Population Female53,577 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population Male49,462 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population103,034 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Bendigo by year, residents73,89885,56897,237108,907200120052011201520212025106,493residents

Population rose 39.5% between 2001 and 2025, from 76,312 to 106,493.

International community in Bendigo

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total103,034100.0%
Australia87,40584.8%
Country of birth not stated5,3075.2%
England1,6251.6%
India1,2021.2%
Myanmar7690.7%
Thailand7490.7%
Born elsewhere(d)7310.7%
New Zealand7220.7%
Philippines6380.6%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)3480.3%
Show 42 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Malaysia2760.3%
Sri Lanka2630.3%
Scotland2560.2%
South Africa2550.2%
Netherlands2050.2%
Germany1880.2%
United States of America1690.2%
Vietnam1310.1%
Nepal1270.1%
Italy1230.1%
Pakistan1160.1%
Ireland1130.1%
Canada960.1%
Afghanistan860.1%
Indonesia810.1%
Egypt800.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)680.1%
Zimbabwe650.1%
Bangladesh640.1%
Taiwan620.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)590.1%
Iran560.1%
Papua New Guinea540.1%
Greece530.1%
Croatia480.0%
Fiji470.0%
France460.0%
Wales460.0%
Singapore450.0%
Mauritius380.0%
Brazil370.0%
Malta340.0%
Japan300.0%
Poland300.0%
Iraq250.0%
Lebanon190.0%
Cambodia180.0%
Turkey140.0%
North Macedonia90.0%
Chile60.0%
Samoa50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons103,034100.0%
Australia87,40584.8%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)10,31910.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons103,034100.0%
Australian citizen92,94490.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Bendigo a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–70%
Student55%strong on education, weak on safety · range 47–63%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents10,319 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population103,034 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings43,048 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate57.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,688 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate4.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10.02 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Households40,027 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate59.7 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median age39 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,408 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bendigo when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bendigo?

The median gross salary is 1,688 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Bendigo?

The unemployment rate is 4.3 %. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

How many people live in Bendigo?

The published population is 103,034 people. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

How many foreign residents live in Bendigo?

10,319 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Bendigo a good place to live?

Bendigo may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Bendigo?

The official country of birth distribution records 86 people (0.1%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bendigo, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/bendigo/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. BOM monthly climate statistics — BENDIGO AIRPORT, 1991-2020 BOM monthly climate statistics · bom.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BENDIGO AIRPORT WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27

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