Lake Gardens vs Wendouree
The verdict
Wendouree is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $722K in Lake Gardens. Lake Gardens rates higher for education (68 vs 44). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Gardens rates higher (45 vs 32/100 in Wendouree).
Scores
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 61 |
| Transport | 87 | 64 |
| Education | 68 | 44 |
| Liveability | 82 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,801 | 10,376 |
| Median age | 51 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,534 | $990 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.5% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lake Gardens High Growth · Wendouree High Growth
Property
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $722K | $468K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $361K |
| House price YoY | -12.6% | -11.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 444 | 713 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 999 | 887 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 111 | 790 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,107 | 13,126 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Gardens · Wendouree
Transport
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 90 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 9 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 77.5 km | 78.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 105.2 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Gardens | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,801 | 10,376 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,741 | 10,536 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,470 | 14,229 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Gardens or Wendouree?
Lake Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Lake Gardens 45/100 vs Wendouree 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Gardens or Wendouree?
Wendouree is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $722K.
Which has better schools, Lake Gardens or Wendouree?
Lake Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Gardens 983 vs Wendouree 959; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Gardens or Wendouree?
Lake Gardens has the higher transport score (Lake Gardens 87/100 vs Wendouree 64/100).
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