Lake Gardens, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Lake Gardens is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,801. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lake Gardens
Lake Gardens is a relatively new suburb on the western rural-urban fringe of Ballarat, Victoria Australia located near Lake Wendouree and directly behind the Ballarat Botanical Gardens from which the suburb draws its name. The suburb is bounded by Gillies Street to the east, O'Donnell's Road to the west and Gregory Street West to the north. The population at the 2021 census was 1,801.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,801 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.5463°, 143.8165° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Lake Gardens
Lake Gardens is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,801. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Lake Gardens
Lake Gardens has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5463°S, 143.8165°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in |
Lake Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Lake Gardens
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballarat Specialist School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alfredton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lake Gardens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaarat Observatory | ||||
| Ballarat Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Fine Art Gallery | ||||
| Ballarat Gold Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Friends of the Anson Air Museum | ||||
| Golden City Steamer Museum | ||||
| Haddon Tramway Preservation Association | ||||
| Sovereign Hill |
Libraries in Lake Gardens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| L Building: E J Barker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mechanics' Institute & Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sebastopol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lake Gardens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Restaurants in Lake Gardens
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lake Gardens
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lake Gardens
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lake Gardens
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lake Gardens
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lake Gardens
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lake Gardens
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lake Gardens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Lake Gardens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lake Gardens
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Amphitheatre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunolly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kurweeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lismore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moonambel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elephant Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Navarre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | - | Small Airport |
| Trawalla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Lake Gardens?
Lake Gardens has a population of 1,801 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lake Gardens?
Lake Gardens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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