Bendigo Surrounds - South

Bendigo Surrounds - South lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Bendigo Surrounds - South's population was approximately 9,104 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 760 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,344. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,971 in June 2024 and an additional 128 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 11.4 persons per square kilometer. Bendigo Surrounds - South's growth rate of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (6.8%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.8% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Bendigo Surrounds - South in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 4,501 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 48.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bendigo Surrounds - South among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Bendigo Surrounds - South has granted approximately 62 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 312 homes have been approved, with an additional 26 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built attracts an average of 3.4 people per year over these five years, indicating high demand exceeding new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $351,000. In terms of commercial development, there have been $6.3 million in approvals this financial year, suggesting limited focus on commercial projects compared to residential ones. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Bendigo Surrounds - South has shown slightly more development activity, with 11.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. All recent developments have consisted of detached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With around 188 people per approval, Bendigo Surrounds - South reflects an actively developing area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 4,368 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bendigo Surrounds - South has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by changes in local projects and initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 91 such projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Hidden Valley Estate, Kangaroo Rise Estate, Kangaroo Flat Skate Park, and Kangaroo Flat Lifestyle Estate Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bendigo Surrounds - South performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bendigo Surrounds - South has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in September 2025, lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%.

As of September 2025, 4,826 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% and workforce participation at 68.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Approximately 19.4% of residents worked from home according to Census responses, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area showed strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 4.0% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force by 2.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline of 0.7% and labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Bendigo Surrounds - South. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bendigo Surrounds - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that median income in Bendigo Surrounds - South SA2 is $56,515, with an average income of $67,302. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where the median income is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Bendigo Surrounds - South would be approximately $61,177 (median) and $72,854 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bendigo Surrounds - South cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 37.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 3,368 residents falling into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area, which ranks in the 6th decile based on SEIFA income rankings.

Bendigo Surrounds - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bendigo Surrounds - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bendigo Surrounds - South was 39.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (54.7%) or rented (6.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Bendigo Surrounds - South was $320, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Bendigo Surrounds - South's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bendigo Surrounds - South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.5% of all households, including 42.2% couples with children, 34.8% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Bendigo Surrounds - South aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 23.3%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (4.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.4% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bendigo Surrounds - South has six active public transport stops. These are served by three different routes, offering a total of 13 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 1676 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, predominantly using cars (97%). On average, there are 2.3 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 19.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bendigo Surrounds - South is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bendigo Surrounds - South shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,788 people), leading the average SA2 area's rate of 50.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.9%) and mental health issues (8.7%), while 68.6% report no medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic.. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.3%, lower than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The latest Census data sees Bendigo Surrounds - South placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bendigo Surrounds - South had a cultural diversity below average, with 92.7% of its population being citizens born in Australia speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 45.2%. Judaism showed an overrepresentation, making up 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (33.9%), English (32.6%), and Irish (9.9%). Scottish (9.1%) was notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 8.8%. Dutch (1.4%) and Maltese (0.5%) also showed similar representation to regional averages.

Bendigo Surrounds - South's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Bendigo Surrounds - South is 40 years, which is slightly below the Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., the 5-14 age cohort is notably higher at 14.5% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.8%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.3%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.4% and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow substantially by 824 people (an increase of 84%) from 986 to 1,811.