Melton VS Bendigo: Spending $500k in 2025, where’s the better choice? With Gilbert Melgar

Melton vs Bendigo: Which Is the Smarter Property Investment in 2025? With so many property investors eyeing regional Victoria, two names keep popping up: Melton and Bendigo. But which one truly stands out in today’s market? In this episode, we're breaking down the data, strategy, and on-the-ground insights to help you decide where your next investment should be. On the show today is Gilbert Melgar, data analyst and owner of Suburbs Finder, let's unpack one of our most requested topics: a head-to-head comparison between Melton and Bendigo as prime investment locations. Exploring the economic fundamentals, property market stats, and lifestyle factors that shape each suburb’s investment potential. From gross regional product to unemployment rates, crime scores, and rental yields, nothing is off the table. Plus, discover actionable strategies to boost property value and cash flow, even in today’s challenging market. Click on this episode today to find out which area Gilbert would rather invest in based on the data! Get in touch with our amazing episode contributors & sponsors: Come visit Suburbs Finder to use their wide range of tools: 👉👉👉https://www.suburbsfinder.com.au/ Chat with Steve Ash today: https://www.propertystrats.com.au/ Get in touch with Morgan Bushell and his expert team of mortgage brokers https://www.fullcirclefinance.com.au/ InvestorKit: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Melton vs. Bendigo 02:45 - Population and Per Capita Analysis 03:25 - Employment and Industry Comparison 03:47 - Crime Score Comparison 05:00 - Stock on Market and Days on Market 05:55 - Suburb Level Analysis 06:06 - Property Comparison: Melton 07:47 - Property Comparison: Bendigo 08:39 - Cash Flow Analysis: Bendigo 10:06 - Cash Flow Analysis: Melton 12:12 - Renovation Impact on Cash Flow 13:48 - Portfolio Fit and Strategy 15:39 - Conclusion 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us know. 🍕🏠 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/inves... 👈 If you'd like to be flown into the Pizza & Property Studio, put up for a night's accommodation, have dinner with Todd Sloan, and have a team of carefully chosen property investing experts help you get unstuck, click the link below and tell us why you're stuck, and you could be our next UN-Stuck Yourself winner! 👉 https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/unstu... 👈 Want more help understanding how to buy property faster and for less? Get your copy of Todd Sloan’s book today: Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australi... Dymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/austr... YouTube Pizza & Property:    / @pizzaandproperty1246   Facebook Pizza & Property: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-and-Pr... ASK YOUR LISTENER QUESTION BY VISITING THE WEBSITE BELOW Website: https://www.pizzaandproperty.com/ Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should never be considered financial advice, please seek your own professional financial advice. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Pizza and Property. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent.