Bendigo Population 2026
Bendigo has a population of 103,034, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.4% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
103,034
Rank in Australia
#21
Coordinates
36.76°S, 144.28°E
~221 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
466 km
289 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 5,435,590 | #2 |
| Geelong | 282,809 | #12 |
| Ballarat | 111,973 | #19 |
| Wodonga | 38,949 | #38 |
| St Albans | 37,629 | #40 |
| Mildura | 34,565 | #43 |
| Frankston East | 34,457 | #44 |
| Warrnambool | 32,894 | #46 |
Cities near Bendigo
- Echuca15,056 people · ~81 km away
- Wallan15,004 people · ~96 km away
- Ballarat111,973 people · ~98 km away
- Bacchus Marsh24,717 people · ~103 km away
- Shepparton32,067 people · ~108 km away
- St Albans37,629 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bendigo?
Bendigo has a population of 103,034 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Bendigo in?
Bendigo is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Bendigo the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 466 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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