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VIC · Ballarat Council

Lake Wendouree, 3350

Current weather

7.3°CLight drizzle

95% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 9.1° / 5.9° today · 13.9 mm rain

Desirability score

42.4/100

2791st in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Lake Wendouree is a smaller suburban community in the Ballarat area, home to around 2,878 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 219 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+26%), roughly 76.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,878
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,953
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
157 of 1,301
Median monthly mortgage
$2,106
Employment rate
51.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
72 / 215 / 24

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
219
Against the person
23
Against property
169
Rate per 1,000 residents
76.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 125 residents
State safety percentile
64.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+25.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage21
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary15
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft32
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle57
  • B49 Other Theft18

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,095
  • Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Primary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ballarat Old Cemetery/Burnbank St
  • BlueCross Church/Burnbank St
  • Cardigan St/Burnbank St
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N
  • Lake Gardens Ave/Gillies St N

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

70 planning-related records

2021· 24 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construct a verandah to the rear of the single dwelling
    2/8 LAKE STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations & Additions to a Dwelling.
    1/105 FOREST STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of shed
    15 CARLTON STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to licensed restaurant (cafe and restaurant liquor licence), waiving of car parking and display of business identification signage
    31 BURNBANK STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a pergola over existing deck area
    27A LAKE WENDOUREE FORESHORE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    4 GROVE STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and extensions to existing dwelling.
    1442 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    1422 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Demolition of a fence and development of a pergola and fence.
    5 CROCKER STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuilding, partial demolition of dwelling, alterations and additions to dwelling and construction of an outbuilding and inground swimming pool
    137 WENDOUREE PARADE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, buildings and works to an existing hotel comprising a roof top addition and associated extension to the licensed area
    22 WENDOUREE PARADE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Addition of solar panels
    12 HADDON STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    11 Parker StreetWithdrawn
  • Partial demolition of dwelling including outbuilding, extension of dwelling
    13 COLPIN AVENUE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and development of a garage and fence
    301 DRUMMOND STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    7 Carlton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    128 BURNBANK STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to a dwelling
    2 The BoulevardePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Relocation of a tree
    222 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of existing building for an office, building and works, display of business identification signage and reduction in car parking requirements
    200 GILLIES STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with lighting installation under the Heritage Overlay
    LAKE WENDOUREE FORESHORE LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to tram building, vegetation removal, creation of access to Category 1 Road Zone, car parking reduction and installation of signage
    401A Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Alterations to a dwelling and development of a front fence.
    1452 STURT STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350In progress
  • Removal of carriageway easement, demolition of existing structures and development of a new dwelling, habitable outbuilding and associated works
    25 Burnbank StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Partial demoltion, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    11 St Aidans DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    340 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling and development of a front and boundary fence
    12 Haddon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a medical centre (allied health), display of business identification signage and a reduction of car parking
    423 Drummond Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    1109 Gregory StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling
    6 St Aidans DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Demolition and reconstruction of Boatshed 21
    21 Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling and development of a carport
    403 DRUMMOND STREET NORTH LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    12 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of two jetties and development of two pontoons
    5A Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    31 Victoria AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of eight dwellings and eight lot subdivision
    1011 GREGORY STREET LAKE WENDOUREE 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling, development of a swimming pool and associated mechanical equipment, partial construction of a front fence, development of a vehicle crossover, access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of three trees
    1414 Sturt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a boat shed and additions to a deck
    22 Lake Wendouree ForeshorePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a front fence
    32 Victoria AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and front fence
    318 Wendouree ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

119 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (24)
  • Ballarat Old Cemetery/Burnbank StBus stop
  • BlueCross Church/Burnbank StBus stop
  • Botanical Gardens/Gillies St NBus stop
  • Bus stop (5)
  • Cardigan St/Burnbank StBus stop
  • Carlton St/Gillies St NBus stop
  • Duncan St/Drummond St NBus stop
  • Gregory St/Gillies St NBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Drummond Street North ReservePark
  • North Gardens ReservePark
  • South Gardens ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Nazareth House Aged Carehospital
  • St John of God HospitalDrummond Street Northhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • BALLARAT BOTANIC GARDENSNH2252
  • BISHOPS PALACENH0413
  • FORMER MARYS MOUNT CONVENTNH1017
  • LAKE WENDOUREENH2419

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Jubilee KindergartenForest Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
42.4/100
National rank
2791st in Australia
State rank
559th in VIC
Peer rank
#68 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#185 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime21
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime15
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime32
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime57
  • B49 Other Theftcrime18
  • Jubilee KindergartenchildcareForest Streetkindergarten
  • BALLARAT BOTANIC GARDENSheritageNH2252
  • BISHOPS PALACEheritageNH0413
  • FORMER MARYS MOUNT CONVENTheritageNH1017
  • LAKE WENDOUREEheritageNH2419

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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