VIC · Ballarat Council
Wendouree, VIC, 3355
Current weather
9.8°CRain showers
97% humidity · 34.3 km/h wind · 12.4° / 7.8° today · 7.7 mm rain
Desirability index
26.6/100
How this score is calculated#356 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wendouree is a mid-sized suburb in the Ballarat area, home to around 10,376 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,221 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+16%), roughly 214.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 10,376
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $990
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 384 of 4,857
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,166
- Employment rate
- 42.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 396 / 697 / 201
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 2,221
- Against the person
- 376
- Against property
- 1,239
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 214.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +15.7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage217
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle181
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store290
- B49 Other Theft211
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order237
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 928.5
- Ballarat GrammarCombined
- Forest Street Primary SchoolPrimary
- Mount Rowan Secondary CollegeSecondary
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary
- Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary
- Yuille Park Community CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
95 public transport stops in this suburb
- Azalea Ave/Learmonth Rd
- Azalea Ave/Learmonth Rd
- Caravan St/Learmonth Rd
- VicRoads/Learmonth Rd
- Wendouree Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Utility Works activities occurring between 30/04/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SHELLEY STREET, HOWITT STREET29 Apr 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 30/04/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOWITT STREET, SHELLEY STREET29 Apr 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
104 planning-related records
2021· 41 proposals
August 2021
- Demolition of existing garage and construction of new Dwelling201 FOREST STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of four 30 metre tall light poles, luminaires, associated switchboards an ancillary works including redevelopment of the sports ground (multi-purpose area)201 FOREST STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 5 dwellings and reduction in car parking requirements17 PARK STREET WENDOUREE 3355In progress
- Development of industrial building34 GRANDLEE DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings1230 NORMAN STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings31 WATTLE AVENUE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of use to allow for the sale of vehicles and caravans including business identification signage849 HOWITT STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Development of a warehouse17 GRANDLEE DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 17 storage units and business identification signage41 GRANDLEE DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Lapsed
- Development of an industrial building and associated reduction in carparking831 CRESWICK ROAD WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision1272 GREVILLEA ROAD WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Development of two (2) dwellings and two (2) lot subdivision13 HASTINGS STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a warehouse4-6 GOLDEN CRESCENT WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two warehouses and associated works13 ANCHOR DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to education centre201A FOREST STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to education centre201 FOREST STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four lot subdivision11 SELKIRK DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of warehouses and a reduction of car parking5 BUILDERS CLOSE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of 3 dwellings and 3 lot subdivision1223 NORMAN STREET WENDOUREE 3355Lapsed
- Reduction of car parking requirement associated with a Medical Centre1211C Howitt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use and development of a warehouse and office4 ANCHOR DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Waive car parking1211A Howitt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three dwellings1213 Grevillea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an industrial building and take away food premises, display of internally illuminated panel, pole and animated business identification signage1 SELKIRK DRIVE WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of business identification signage851-853 HOWITT STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to school201 Forest StreetWithdrawn
- Alterations and additions to a building996 NORMAN STREET WENDOUREE 3355In progress
- Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision and removal of easement1150 GREVILLEA ROAD WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of an industrial building7-11 TREWIN STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a second dwelling and two lot subdivision16 PRIMROSE STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by the RA
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to a warehouse3 Trewin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two dwellings36 Primrose StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a warehouse and office4 Anchor DriveWithdrawn
- Alterations and additions to an educational building201 Forest StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of two additional dwellings, alteration of access to Road Zone Category 1 and three lot subdivision828 Howitt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a restricted retail premises, development of two warehouses and display business identification signage314 Dowling StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a shed1290 Grevillea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development and Use of a Medical Centre and Business Identification Signage1017 Howitt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three additional dwellings, reduction of car parking and a staged four lot subdivision.5 SYMONS STREET WENDOUREE 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display business identification signage, including internally illuminated signageShop 8A/333 Gillies Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 63 proposals
63 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
155 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZBank
- Minerdome BarBar
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking
- Aster St/Gillies St NBus stop
- Ballarat Day Hospital/Howitt StBus stop
- Ballarat Grammar/Howitt StBus stop
- Ballarat Grammar/Norman StBus stop
- Ballarat Sec Col/Langstaffe DrBus stop
- Browns Pde/Howitt StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
17 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boulevard Estate ReservePark
- Carpenter Street ReservePark
- College Street ReservePark
- Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve (no hunting)Nature reserve
- John Street ReservePark
- Macarthur Street ReservePark
- Margaret Street ReservePark
- Marigold Street ParkPark
- McNulty Drive ReservePark
- Pauls WetlandPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- Ballarat Day Procedure Centrehospital
- Ballarat Doctorsdoctor
- Body Be Goodphysiotherapist
- Lake ImagingHowitt Streetclinic
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
- UFS DispensaryHowitt Streetpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Aurrum Kidschildcare
- childcareGrevillea Roadchildcare
- childcarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 26.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #356 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Aurrum Kidschildcarechildcare
- childcarechildcareGrevillea Roadchildcare
- childcarechildcarechildcare
- Ballarat Day Procedure Centrehealthhospital
- Ballarat Doctorshealthdoctor
- Body Be Goodhealthphysiotherapist
- Lake ImaginghealthHowitt Streetclinic
- Priceline Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- UFS DispensaryhealthHowitt Streetpharmacy
- Boulevard Estate Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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