Overall score
Lake Gardens
46.7/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Lake Gardens vs Wendouree, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lake Gardens for families and schools; Wendouree for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake GardensWendouree
Crime rate
Lake Gardens
119.7 / 1k
Wendouree
213.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Gardens
38
Wendouree
656
Population
Lake Gardens
1,801
Wendouree
10,376
Metric leadLake Gardens 6Wendouree 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWendouree
- Best for familiesLake Gardens
- Best for investmentWendouree
- Best for best schoolsLake Gardens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lake Gardens | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 213.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 95 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 656 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 104 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Population | 1,801 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lake Gardens is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Wendouree is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Lake Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Wendouree answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Lake Gardens generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wendouree leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Lake Gardens suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wendouree is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.