Darren Murphy"Bendigo's a great place to bring up kids. You get the country style community feeling.

‘We wanted to be not too far away from Melbourne but also not too far away from family either. We found our dream home here and have made heaps of friends. Our Buddhist nun neighbour, Tenzin, is like a grandma to our kids. We love her.

There's no such thing as peak hour traffic in Bendigo. We can get anywhere in Bendigo in 10 minutes. We love Rosalind Park and the gardens, especially when the tulips are out. The playground at Lake Weeroona is always a hit and we often have a picnic or fish and chips there. We also have a lot of fun discovering different barbeque or picnic spots in the bush or surrounding small towns.

We love the different events. The Autumn Moon Festival in the Chinese Gardens is amazing. We always have friends come to visit for the Bendigo Easter Festival, there are millions of different things to do here.'

– Darren Murphy

Darren and Nicole Murphy found their dream home in Bendigo after spells living in Melbourne, overseas and Castlemaine. The couple have since bought one of Bendigo's iconic businesses: Bendigo Wholefoods. Darren, who has a background in hospitality and business mentoring, runs the shop while Nicole helps out when she can, juggling her job as a Podiatrist and caring for children Tessa and Alex.


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Bendigo's economy is thriving, the arts scene is eclectic, the restaurants and cafes are fabulous and our Mediterranean climate is heavenly.

When you make Bendigo your home, you're making a fresh start. Bendigo is where a better quality of life begins, with more time to enjoy your new life and a new freedom...the freedom to rediscover a hobby, explore nature, play with the kids, build your dream home, advance your career, and to just hang out and have fun.

Bendigo's average summer temperature of 28 degrees and sunny winter average of 12 degrees makes it a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Living in Bendigo is easier on your pocket and on your stress levels. The average trip to work takes 10 minutes and the average three bedroom house costs around $280,000. Rent is also affordable, with the average rental price around $280 per week. You can forget the nightmare commutes, crippling mortgages and having no time for friends, family and the things you love to do.

Some of Australia's most successful and innovative businesses are based in Bendigo. We invite you to share in our success. There are so many business and career opportunities to explore. Plus, Melbourne is closer than ever - at just over an hour and a half drive on our upgraded freeway and fast train services.

Bendigo is the geographical centre of Victoria with a population of over 100,000 people, our growing economy and vibrant community make Bendigo an exciting and progressive place to live.

Make Bendigo your home and discover a new life - the good life.