Lake Wendouree vs Wendouree.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $795,000 and $502,000. Wendouree edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wendouree (median $502,000) is roughly 58% cheaper to buy into than Lake Wendouree ($795,000).
Wendouree scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Wendouree (1023) sits above Wendouree (1017). Lake Wendouree skews owner-occupied (73%), Wendouree runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Wendouree is the lower entry point at $502,000 median, 58% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Lake Wendouree edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1017).
Common questions
Is Lake Wendouree or Wendouree cheaper to buy in?
Wendouree has the lower median house price at $502,000, roughly 58% below Lake Wendouree ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lake Wendouree or Wendouree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Wendouree scores 1023 vs 1017 in Wendouree. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Lake Wendouree or Wendouree?
Wendouree scores 56/100 on walkability vs 34/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
Compare Lake Wendouree against another suburb