Location – BENDIGO, North West, Victoria
| Population | 93,073 |
| Postcode | 3550 |
| Transport Access | Car, train |
| Distance to Melbourne | 148 km |
| Drive to Melbourne | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Train to Melbourne | 2 hours |
| Flight to Melbourne | N/A |
| Drive to neighbouring towns | 1 hour 30 minutes to Echuca 1 hour 45 minutes to Ballarat |
| Key Industries | Agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing and tourism |
| Climate | Summer (Dec-Feb) 12°C - 28°C Winter (Jun-Aug) 4°C - 13°C |
| Educational Services | Pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, TAFE (Technical & Further Education), Universities |
| Where can I learn English? | Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE 136 McCrae St, Bendigo VIC 3550 |
| Cultural Services | Arts centre, museums, theatre |
| Attractions | Chinese heritage, Discovery Centre, festivals, goldfields, horse racing, Life Adventure Park, markets, tourist tram, wineries |
| Recreation | Cinema, gardens, golf course, lake, parks, tenpin bowling |
| Hospital | Yes |
| Real Estate Agents | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Childcare Centres | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
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See: Victoria
See also: Life in Australia
