Wendouree

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House Median
This Suburb $502,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $362,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 15,333
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Wendouree Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$502K
House Growth
+78% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$363K
Unit Growth
+33% 2014-2024
3BR House
$400/week
2BR House
$370/week
3BR Unit
$400/week
2BR Unit
$360/week

Wendouree Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 15,333 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,591
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 287 18%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,032 64.9%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 26 1.6%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 56 3.5%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 190 11.9%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Wendouree Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,376
Total Population
1,091
People/km² Density
1.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
4,334 people
41.8%
2
English
4,296 people
41.4%
3
Irish
1,240 people
12.0%
4
Scottish
1,161 people
11.2%
5
German
383 people
3.7%

Transport

120.6 km
Distance to CBD
82 mins
Drive to CBD
117 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Suburbs Near WENDOUREE

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Wendouree

WENDOUREE is situated in Other Regional Victoria, home to 10,376 residents with a population density of 1091 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.5M, representing a substantial 78% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.4M reflecting a 33% rise over the same 10-year period.

Education: Educational options in the area include Mount Rowan Secondary College, the local public school ranked #148 among public schools, and Ballarat Grammar, a private institution ranked #75 among private schools, based on VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency reports a crime rate of 15333 per 100,000 residents as of September 2025, which sits at 2.25 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating crime levels above the state average.

Demographics: The suburb maintains a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 1.10% of the population, totalling approximately 114 residents.

Transport: Wendouree is positioned approximately 120.6km from the CBD, with travel time by car typically around 82 minutes. The area does not have direct train station access.