Our Heritage is a significant economic and social asset which gives Bendigo so much of its distinctive appeal. Bendigo's heritage is everywhere. It is represented in the humble miner's cottages, scattered mining relics as well as the grandiose public buildings and stately mansions of the gold boom. It is represented in commercial and industrial buildings, hotels, churches and schools. It is also reflected in the historic landscapes, the meandering streets of Eaglehawk and of course the majestic heart of Bendigo including Pall Mall, View Point and Rosalind Park.

The Bendigo and Eaglehawk Heritage Study, released in July 1993, suggests that "Bendigo is one of the most important Australian Towns for both its place in the economy of the nation and for the richness of it's buildings and landscapes".

The Council's Planning Department operates a Heritage Advisory Service which is free to all residents in the City of Greater Bendigo.