Wendouree at a glance
Median house
$502,000
Median unit
$362,500
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
10.4k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Wendouree.
The postcode for Wendouree is 3355 (VIC).
The median house price in Wendouree is $502,000.
Wendouree (3355) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $502,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wendouree has roughly 10,376 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wendouree scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wendouree's population at 10,376, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
10,376
Median age
42
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $502,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $362,500, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Wendouree on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$502,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $362,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$502,000
$362,500
10,376
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.25% (median rent $410/wk against a $502,000 price tag). Units yield 5.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% 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 20264.25%
Based on $502,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.02%
Based on $362,500 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 202653%
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.
1,534
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.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wendouree.
Local schools for Wendouree
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Government School Catchment
Yuille Park Community College
Wendouree Primary School
Forest Street 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 Wendouree.
- What is the median house price in Wendouree?
- The median house price in Wendouree, VIC 3355 is $502,000. The median unit price is $362,500.
- What is the Wendouree postcode?
- Wendouree is in the 3355 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Wendouree?
- Wendouree is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3355, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Wendouree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Wendouree?
- There are 20 schools serving Wendouree on this page, including Yuille Park Community College, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Wendouree Primary School.
- How walkable is Wendouree?
- Wendouree has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wendouree?
- Wendouree is close to Wendouree Village, Lake Gardens, Lake Wendouree, Invermay Park, Alfredton.
- What is the population of Wendouree?
- The population of Wendouree is approximately 10,376 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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