Overall score
Lake Wendouree
54.2/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Lake Wendouree vs Wendouree, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lake Wendouree for retirees and families; Wendouree for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake WendoureeWendouree
Crime rate
Lake Wendouree
84.8 / 1k
Wendouree
213.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Wendouree
280
Wendouree
656
Population
Lake Wendouree
2,878
Wendouree
10,376
Metric leadLake Wendouree 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 retireesLake Wendouree
- Best for familiesLake Wendouree
- Best for investmentWendouree
- Best for best valueWendouree
- Best for best schoolsLake Wendouree
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 Wendouree | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 213.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 95 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 280 | 656 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 104 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 3.7% |
| Population | 2,878 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lake Wendouree is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wendouree is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Lake Wendouree tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wendouree stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Lake Wendouree generally means more sought-after housing, while Wendouree leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Lake Wendouree if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Wendouree 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.