- Population: 167,764, 17% born overseas
- Education providers: Bendigo TAFE, La Trobe University and RMIT University
- Distance from Melbourne: 150km
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[Boppy, inspiring music throughout the video]
Text on screen: Welcome to Bendigo, visuals move to map of Victoria with Bendigo in central Victoria highlighted.
Visuals of Bendigo city and main street. Text on screen: A vibrant city in country Victoria.
Visuals of a fountain in the main street, laneway cafe, historic tram surrounded by trees.
Text on screen: Home to world-class education institutions, logos of Bendigo TAFE, La Trobe University and RMIT University.
Visuals of La Trobe signage with students relaxing on a hill in front.
Text on screen: Easily accessible by Car, Bus and Train. Visuals of train driving through the bush, students exploring underground mine with head lamps on hardhats.
Text on screen: A friendly city with a rich gold mining history.
Visuals of winery balcony overlooking vast fields, glamping tents and vines.
Text on screen: Discover museums, galleries and parklands. Visuals of student viewing artwork , fashion design, working in class and on computers.
Text on screen: Key industry sectors: Healthcare, Finance and Manufacturing.
Visuals of students working together, writing post it notes collaborating.
Text on screen, quote from Amelia Tan, Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) La Trobe University: I am very grateful for my university experience. I have enjoyed making lifelong friends, travelling to many different areas of Victoria, and being able to learn from many amazing teachers.
Visuals of Bendigo from above, a mix of green trees and housing. Text on screen: Bendigo, a great place to live and study.
Visuals of students working on staired seating
Text on screen: Ready to start your study experience in country Victoria? Find your course with the Study Melbourne Course Finder.
[Study Melbourne Victoria Australia logo]
Key institutions
Bendigo is home to three top education institutions - Bendigo TAFE, La Trobe University, and RMIT University.
Bendigo TAFE - Australia’s top large training provider in 20221 - offers courses for international students in disciplines such as community services, beauty therapy and commercial cookery.
La Trobe University offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as health, education, engineering and law. In 2023, the Bendigo campus welcomed a record number of international students.
RMIT University has a long-standing legacy in aviation and offers degrees in aviation and flight training at the Bendigo Airfield. RMIT’s Aviation Academy has trained more than 3,500 pilots since 1994 and has been an industry leader in aerospace education for over 80 years.
Liveability
Named one of regional Australia’s most liveable cities in 2020, Bendigo is a great place to live, study and work.
In addition to its unique heritage as the epicentre of the gold rush in the 1850s, the city is also a centre for art, culture, festivals, world-class food and wine. In 2019, Bendigo was even named a UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy — an Australian first!
There are many transport options available in the city, including trams, buses and taxis, making it easy to get around.
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Key sectors
Health care and social assistance
The health care and social assistance industry is Bendigo’s largest employer, with 16.7% of locals working in this industry in 2022.
With Bendigo being one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities, demand for health care and social assistance services will only continue to grow in the future.
Banking and finance
Bendigo is a major regional financial centre and home to the national headquarters of Bendigo Bank.
In 2020, the financial and insurance services sector generated $797 million in revenue in the region, making it the highest-performing sector.
Manufacturing and mining
Manufacturing and mining have a strong history in Bendigo, stemming back to the gold rush era. The city is still home to world-class manufacturing and mining businesses, which have an economic output of $2.95 billion today.
In recent years, food industry manufacturers have also been a source of major job growth in the region.
Innovations and opportunities
Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct
To combat the short supply of industrial land in the region, the City of Greater Bendigo Council is developing a new Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct south of the Marong township. The development is projected to create 3,000 jobs over the next 15 years and will help businesses hoping to expand within or relocate to the Bendigo region.
One Planet Living
Bendigo’s One Planet Living sustainability framework works towards zero waste, equality for all and the preservation of the earth. As a member of Bioregional Australia's One Planet Program, the City of Bendigo is working with partners in the region toward recognition as a One Planet City and Region.
1Source: 2022 Victorian Training Awards
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