Lucas, VIC 3350

City of BallaratAll suburbs in postcode 3350

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Median house price

$625,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Lucas at a glance

Median unit
$240,480
Population
2,994
Median age 32

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Lucas

Houses change hands at $625,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 62% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Lucas on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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What to know about Lucas

Lucas (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $625,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Lucas has roughly 2,994 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Lucas scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 631 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Lucas

Schools serving Lucas: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Lucas Primary School

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Alfredton Primary School

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Ballarat High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Lucas's population at 2,994, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

181 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences136 (75.1%)
A Crimes against the person23 (12.7%)
E Justice procedures offences20 (11.0%)
D Public order and security offences2 (1.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
631 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Lucas

What is the median house price in Lucas?
The median house price in Lucas, VIC 3350 is $625,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $240,480.
How much is my house worth in Lucas?
A useful starting point is the Lucas median house price of $625,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Lucas postcode?
Lucas is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
Where is Lucas?
Lucas is a suburb in the City of Ballarat area, VIC 3350.
What schools are in Lucas?
There are 20 schools serving Lucas on this page, including Lucas Primary School, Siena Catholic Primary School, St Thomas More School.
How walkable is Lucas?
Lucas has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Lucas?
Lucas is close to Alfredton, Cardigan, Bunkers Hill, Lake Gardens, Smythes Creek.
What is the population of Lucas?
The population of Lucas is approximately 2,994 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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