With an increase in tourism and strong job growth, Bendigo is recording population growth greater than the national average with a 1.8 per cent increase from 2018 to 2019.
According to projections, Bendigo's population is forecasted to grow by nearly 38,000 by 2036, following Greater Geelong and Ballarat in regional Victoria.
Due to lifestyle, affordability and years of consistent growth, Bendigo is flourishing and attractive to not just first home buyers, but also retirees.