City of Ballarat
Lake Wendouree
Lake Wendouree at a glance
Median house
$795,000
Median unit
$512,500
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
2,878
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Lake Wendouree.
Lake Wendouree is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$795,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $512,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$321/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$795,000
$512,500
2,878
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.96%
Based on $795,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.26%
Based on $512,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,878
Median age
53
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
148
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Wendouree.
Local schools for Lake Wendouree
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Macarthur Street Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Ballarat North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lake Wendouree.
- What is the median house price in Lake Wendouree?
- The median house price in Lake Wendouree, VIC 3350 is $795,000. The median unit price is $512,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lake Wendouree postcode?
- Lake Wendouree is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Wendouree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $321.
- What schools are in Lake Wendouree?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Wendouree on this page, including Macarthur Street Primary School, Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat), St Columba's School.
- How walkable is Lake Wendouree?
- Lake Wendouree has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lake Wendouree?
- Lake Wendouree is close to Soldiers Hill, Ballarat Central, Ballarat Roadside Delivery, Ballarat North, Bakery Hill.
- What is the population of Lake Wendouree?
- Lake Wendouree has approximately 2,878 residents. The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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