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BENDIGO, 3550 ranks 1990th on the best performing suburbs in Australia in terms of capital gains, returning capital gains of 28.78% for property investors.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $617,500.

The upward trend in home prices in BENDIGO, 3550 averaged 19.38% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $400 mark, reflecting a 3.37% increase in returns based on the current median price in BENDIGO.

An average of 14 real estate transactions take place per month in BENDIGO which translates to 168 per annum.

168 properties were sold in BENDIGO in 2016, making it the 746th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

BENDIGO, 3550 places 154th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $492,500.

Average median unit prices in VIC have risen as a whole, pulling BENDIGO, 3550 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 34.56% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $492,500.

The upward trend in home prices in BENDIGO, 3550 averaged 25.3% per annum over a 3-year period.

BENDIGO now ranks at the 140th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in BENDIGO are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $340 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In BENDIGO, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 38.0 days.

28 properties were sold in BENDIGO in 2016, making it the 199th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Bendigo is a city in Victoria, Australia where the administrative seat of the City of Greater Bendigo is located. Situated 150 kilometres north-west of the Victorian capital of Melbourne, those who wish to visit Bendigo from Melbourne can reach the city by train. The train ride from Bendigo to Melbourne takes approximately two hours.

Things to see in Bendigo

Bendigo tourism has a lot to offer that can certainly pique the interest of both travellers and residents. Noted for its distinct Victorian architecture, many of the local landmarks evoke the style of the era, such as the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the Bendigo Art Gallery, and the Bendigo Post Office where the town’s Visitor Centre is headquartered.

Bendigo’s mining heritage is a huge part of its cultural identity. The suburb’s largest mines, the Central Deborah Gold Mine, is one of the most sought tourist attractions in Bendigo. Travellers can explore the mine’s tunnels, which is some 60 metres below the ground, learn about how mining was integral to the town’s economy and history, and try gold panning while at it. For natural wonders, tourists can opt for the Lake Weeroona, and the Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Investing in Bendigo real estate

For a city with a bustling business environment and a population swelling by the thousands each year, it’s no surprise that Bendigo is on the radar of investors and developers. Property investments have climbed this year, and current market figures point to continued growth. However, Bendigo remains affordable than its other Victorian peers; the average house price in the city is $415,000, while units sell for $260,000.