Lucas at a glance
Median house
$625,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,994
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Lucas.
The postcode for Lucas is 3350 (VIC).
The median house price in Lucas is $625,000.
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.
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Day to day
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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,994
Median age
32
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$625,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$625,000
$240,480
2,994
Median age: 32
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.50% (median rent $300/wk against a $625,000 price tag). Units yield 8.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.50%
Based on $625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.22%
Based on $240,480 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 202664%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
170
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lucas.
Local schools for Lucas
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lucas Primary School
Alfredton Primary School
Ballarat High 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 Lucas.
- What is the median house price in Lucas?
- The median house price in Lucas, VIC 3350 is $625,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- 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 regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3350, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Lucas?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $380.
- 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 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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