Wendouree Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Wendouree, VIC 3355 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$502,000
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
4.6%
Weekly Rent
$440
Renter Demand
56%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
Low — tight market
Population
10,376
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3355
Median house price $502,000
Median unit price $362,500
Weekly rent (median) $440/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 4.6% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 56.2%
Vacancy rate 0.53%
Population 10,376
Median household income $51,480/yr
Owner-occupied 43.8%
Median age 42 yrs
Total dwellings 3,392

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 80

Wendouree shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.5%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (56%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Higher reported crime (80 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 6
Primary 5
Secondary 3
Schools in Wendouree
Forest Street Primary School Primary · Government
Our Lady Help of Christians School Primary · Catholic
Wendouree Primary School Primary · Government
Ballarat Grammar Combined · Independent
Yuille Park P-8 Community College Combined · Government
Mount Rowan Secondary College Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Wendouree's 4.6% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Cranbourne, VIC
8.4% yield
$360,000
Hastings, VIC
8.3% yield
$365,000
Hastings, VIC
8.2% yield
$368,000
Lara, VIC
8.1% yield
$355,000
Carrum Downs, VIC
7.9% yield
$370,000
Hampton Park, VIC
7.9% yield
$370,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $502,000
Deposit (20%) $100,400
Loan (80% LVR) $401,600
Weekly rent $440/wk
Annual rent income $22,880/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wendouree a good suburb to invest in?

Wendouree has a high renter proportion (56%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Wendouree?

The median house price in Wendouree is approximately $502,000 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Wendouree?

The indicative gross rental yield in Wendouree is 4.6%, based on a median weekly rent of $440 against a median price of $502,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Wendouree compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Wendouree against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Wendouree a safe suburb?

Wendouree shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 80 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Wendouree?

Wendouree has 6 known schools, including Forest Street Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Wendouree Primary School, Ballarat Grammar. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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