Lucas
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
2,994 (2021) → 3,702 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lucas is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 109km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $629K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 80km inland. Lucas has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (6.45%), England (2.57%), China (1.57%), Philippines (1.27%), New Zealand (1.24%)
Top languages: Malayalam (3.14%), Punjabi (2.77%), Mandarin (2.04%), Urdu (1.5%), Hindi (1.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1048
- Lucas Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1091
- Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1007
- Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1016
- Ballarat Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 950
- Yuille Park P-8 Community CollegeCombined · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 831
- Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1070
- Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 925
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1015
- Ballarat GrammarCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1119
- Yuille Park P-8 Community College-Young Parents CampusCombined · Government · 5km
- Yuille Park P-8 Community College-Yuille CampusCombined · Government · 5.1km
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1059
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lucas
Is Lucas safe?
Lucas has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,910 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lucas?
In Lucas, the .
How far is Lucas from Melbourne CBD?
Lucas is about 108.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Lucas?
Lucas has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1041 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lucas?
Lucas has a transport score of 44/100 and 7 bus stops.