VIC3355· Pop. 13,059Ballarat

WENDOUREE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$500,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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WENDOUREE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$388/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.32%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$370k

2021

$465k

2022

$495k

2023

$470k

2025

$500k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WENDOUREE is a VIC suburb offering moderate rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,062/wk

$67k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.8%

56.8% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+3.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

16% apartments

Degree qualified

37.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

105.0 km

Regional

Days on market

57 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

61.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

56 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

101.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,115/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3355

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Our Lady Help of Christians School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1017

Forest Street Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 919

Wendouree Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 917

🎓Secondary (1)

Mount Rowan Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 938

📚Combined (2)

Ballarat Grammar

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1120

Yuille Park Community College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 840

⭐Special (1)

Ballarat Specialist School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 950

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

33/ 100

10.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

957ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

50/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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