Regional Victoria · 3550 · 150 km from CBD

Buyer's Agent in Bendigo

Bendigo mirrors Ballarat's fundamentals with additional growth catalysts — the $630M hospital expansion and $140M GovHub are injecting employment and population. At $475K with $420/wk rent, it's another SMSF-friendly positive cash flow option. The hospital and government investment create a more resilient economic base than many regional towns.

Avg Purchase

$475K

$400,000 – $550,000

Avg Rent

$420/wk

$380 – $480/wk

Avg Yield

5.5%

5.0% – 6.0%

Avg Land

600 sqm

500 – 800 sqm

Avg Capital Gain

$40K

Per property

Properties Tracked

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In our portfolio

Why Invest in Bendigo?

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Victoria's fastest-growing regional city

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Bendigo Hospital ($630M expansion) driving employment

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La Trobe University campus ensures student rental demand

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Consistent 8-10% annual growth documented

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Under 2% vacancy rate

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New $140M Bendigo GovHub bringing government jobs

Case Study: Bendigo — Government Investment Catalyst

Purchase Price

$475K

Current Value

$520K

Weekly Rent

$420/wk

Land Size

600 sqm

Purchased at $475K near the Bendigo Hospital precinct. Government infrastructure investment ($630M hospital + $140M GovHub) is driving employment and housing demand. Rented at $420/wk for 5.5% yield with positive cash flow. Long-term hold targeting 100% capital growth over 7-10 years.

Living in Bendigo

Transport

V/Line Bendigo line — 100 min to Southern Cross. Calder Freeway connects to Melbourne.

Schools

La Trobe University Bendigo, Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Girton Grammar. Strong education infrastructure.

Schools in Bendigo(12 schools indexed)

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Sourced from ACARA MySchool 2025 + Department of Education Victoria. Primary schools ranked by NAPLAN Year 5 reading + numeracy mean against all 1,285 ranked Victorian primaries. Secondary schools ranked by VCE 40+ score % against all 538 Victorian secondaries.

Girton Grammar School

Independent
Prep-121,195 students111 teaching staff
VIC #115 · VCEICSEA 1148 (95%ile)LBOTE 23%

Catherine McAuley College

Catholic
7-121,567 students141 teaching staff
VIC #223 · VCEICSEA 1055 (70%ile)LBOTE 8%

Bendigo Senior Secondary College

Government
10-121,918 students158 teaching staff
VIC #262 · VCEICSEA 1003 (48%ile)LBOTE 12%

Spring Gully Primary School

Government
Prep-6426 students37 teaching staff
VIC #761/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1056 (71%ile)LBOTE 5%

Camp Hill Primary School

Government
Prep-6251 students28 teaching staff
VIC #770/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1040 (64%ile)LBOTE 16%

St Kilian's School

Catholic
Prep-6268 students25 teaching staff
VIC #887/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1059 (72%ile)LBOTE 13%

Bendigo Primary School

Government
Prep-6196 students18 teaching staff
VIC #921/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1005 (49%ile)LBOTE 11%

Lightning Reef Primary School

Government
Prep-6165 students23 teaching staff
VIC #1,257/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 858 (5%ile)LBOTE 43%

Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College

Government
7-101,030 students97 teaching staff
ICSEA 1016 (54%ile)LBOTE 9%

Creek Street Christian College

Independent
Prep-12457 students51 teaching staff
ICSEA 1063 (73%ile)LBOTE 18%

DOXA School Bendigo

Catholic
8-1247 students7 teaching staff
ICSEA 961 (29%ile)LBOTE 0%

Weeroona College Bendigo

Government
7-12812 students84 teaching staff
ICSEA 940 (21%ile)LBOTE 10%

Infrastructure & Amenities

Bendigo Hospital ($630M expansion), GovHub ($140M), Marketplace Bendigo, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Art Gallery.

Demographics

Growing regional city — healthcare workers, government employees, university students. Historical gold rush heritage with vibrant arts scene.

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