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Greater Bendigo · Council (LGA)

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population

2.3%2021

2.3% of Greater Bendigo's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people — below average, far lower than the typical council area (4.1%). It ranks 383rd of 559 council areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Central Goldfields, Loddon and Mitchell, but lower than Campaspe. Within Greater Bendigo, it varies widely, from 1.0% in Strathfieldsaye to 3.8% in California Gully - Eaglehawk.

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📍 Greater Bendigo, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

2.0%2.1%2.2%2.3%2.4%2.5%20212.3%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Greater Bendigo sits

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Greater Bendigo — lower than 69% of areas.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population within Greater Bendigo

  1. Bendigo3.0%
  2. Bendigo Surrounds - North2.2%
  3. Bendigo Surrounds - South1.5%
  4. California Gully - Eaglehawk3.8%
  5. East Bendigo - Kennington1.7%
  6. Flora Hill - Spring Gully1.8%
  7. Heathcote1.7%
  8. Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square2.5%
  9. Maiden Gully1.4%
  10. Strathfieldsaye1.0%
  11. White Hills - Ascot2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population in nearby areas

  1. Campaspe3.0%
  2. Central Goldfields2.3%
  3. Loddon2.2%
  4. Mitchell2.2%
  5. Ballarat1.8%
  6. Moorabool1.5%
  7. Mount Alexander1.3%
  8. Hepburn1.1%
  9. Macedon Ranges0.9%
  10. Hume0.8%

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