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Wendouree

VIC 3355 • Rest of VIC

10,376
Population (2021)
$29,692
Median Income
9.51 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
LakesideRegional LivingFamily-FriendlyRecreational

About Wendouree

Wendouree is a major residential suburb of Ballarat, 3 kilometres northwest of the CBD. Lake Wendouree—the city's iconic recreational lake—borders the suburb, providing one of regional Victoria's finest outdoor amenities. V/Line services connect to Melbourne for commuters.

Life here centres on the lake—walking, running, rowing, and lakeside dining define the lifestyle. Stockland Wendouree provides shopping, while the botanical gardens add heritage character. Wendouree attracts families and professionals seeking Ballarat's best lakeside living.

Wendouree falls under postcode 3355 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3355
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.53°, 143.83°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
9.51 km²
Elevation
459m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Wendouree Village Shopping Centre Cnr Gilles Street & Norman Street Wendouree 3355 VIC
  • Woolworths
    1201-1205 Howitt Street Wendouree 3355 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,166
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.6%

390 state housing + 37 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,445
Census 2021
10,376
▼ 0.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,648
Income 2021
$29,692
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,592
Born Overseas 948

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 158
  • 2. Philippines 137
  • 3. India 69
  • 4. New Zealand 68
  • 5. Netherlands 62
  • 6. Germany 33
  • 7. Scotland 30
  • 8. Vietnam 29
  • 9. China 27
  • 10. United States 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,334
English 4,296
Irish 1,240
Scottish 1,161
German 383
Australian Aboriginal 298
Dutch 261
Italian 245
Filipino 176
Chinese 112

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,484
Both parents born in Australia
1,223
Both parents born overseas
813
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.6%
Christianity
40.2%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
558 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,115 (10.7%)
15-19 years
637 (6.1%)
20-24 years
660 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,464 (14.1%)
35-44 years
1,006 (9.7%)
45-54 years
1,163 (11.2%)
55-64 years
1,220 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,220 (11.8%)
75-84 years
879 (8.5%)
85+ years
464 (4.5%)

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