Wendouree
VIC 3355 · Ballarat
10,376 (2021) → 10,536 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wendouree is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3355, about 105km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $468K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 78km inland. Wendouree has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3355 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.52%), Philippines (1.32%), India (0.66%), New Zealand (0.66%), Netherlands (0.6%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.62%), Mandarin (0.53%), Filipino (0.44%), Vietnamese (0.31%), Hindi (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ballarat GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1120
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1017
- Mount Rowan Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Forest Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 919
- Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 917
- Yuille Park Community CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 840
- Yuille Park Community College-Yuille CampusCombined · Government
- Forest Street Primary School-Forest Street Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- Yuille Park Community College-Young Parents CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ballarat Specialist School - Midlands Farm CampusCombined · Government · 2.4km
- Ballarat Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 950
- Loreto College - The Little Flower CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.7km
- Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1016
- Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1073
- Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Primary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1095
- Ballarat Grammar - Mount Rowan CampusCombined · Independent · 3.1km
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1055
- Ballarat Clarendon CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1172
- Ballarat North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1002
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1090
- Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 951
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wendouree
Is Wendouree safe?
Wendouree has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 13,126 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wendouree?
In Wendouree, the .
How far is Wendouree from Melbourne CBD?
Wendouree is about 104.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wendouree?
Wendouree has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 959 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wendouree?
Wendouree has a transport score of 64/100 and 90 bus stops.