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Wendouree, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Wendouree is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 1,516 ft (462 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
15,000 Population 59/sq mi density
1,516 ft Elevation 462 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$19,300 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,300 median income, 7.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Wendouree

Wendouree is a large suburb on the north western rural-urban fringe of the city of Ballarat, in Victoria, Australia. It is the second most populated suburb in the City of Ballarat with a total of 10,376 inhabitants at the 2021 census.

People

Population15,000
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density59/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,300
Per Capita$19,300
Unemployment7.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership55.6%
Housing Units6,000

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Population15,000
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Coordinates-37.5308°, 143.8284°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$19,300
Median Age42.0 years

About Wendouree

Wendouree is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet (462 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.

Wendouree has a population of 15,000 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,000
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wendouree vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wendouree is $19,300, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,300 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $371, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,425 business establishments.

Income: Wendouree vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,300
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,300
Avg Weekly Wage$371

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,425

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wendouree is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 55.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,000 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.6%
Owner-Occupied55.6%
Renter-Occupied44.4%
Housing Units6,000

Property Tax

Climate in Wendouree

Wendouree 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Wendouree experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5308°N, 143.8284°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 89 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 124 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 73 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 142 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 90 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 103 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 150 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 87 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 131 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 84 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 96 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 137 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Wendouree 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").

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Schools in Wendouree

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree Primary School
Forest Street Primary School
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School
Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat Grammar Mount Rowan Farm Campus
Yuille Park Community College Grevillea Campus
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Radio Stations near Wendouree

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Wendouree

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballaarat Observatory
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Ballarat Gold Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Clunes Museum
Friends of the Anson Air Museum
Golden City Steamer Museum
Haddon Tramway Preservation Association
Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum
Sovereign Hill
The Warehouse

Libraries in Wendouree

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
Creswick Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Wendouree

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Wendouree

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glory Ocean
Golden Up

Cafes in Wendouree

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boost Juice Stocklands

Theatres in Wendouree

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Clinics in Wendouree

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Imaging

Dentists in Wendouree

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #148852216

Gas Stations in Wendouree

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Mitchell Park
EG Australia
Liberty Oil Mitchell Park
Metro Petroleum
United
United Filling Station

Banks in Wendouree

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank Wendouree

Shopping Malls in Wendouree

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Co.
HomeCo
Stockland Wendouree

Gyms in Wendouree

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Contours
Curves

Breweries in Wendouree

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Bankhouse Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Wendouree

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Airports Near Wendouree

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Beaufort AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Cressy AerodromeSmall Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstripSmall Airport
Derrinallum AirportSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
Kurweeton AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lismore AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Moonambel AirfieldSmall Airport
Mount Elephant AirportSmall Airport
Navarre AirportSmall Airport
Raglan AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wendouree

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Wendouree Post Office
Wendouree Village Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wendouree

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Of The Three Crosses
Connect Baptist Church Ballarat
St Peters Anglican

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wendouree

What is the population of Wendouree?

Wendouree has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wendouree expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,300, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wendouree?

Wendouree 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. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wendouree?

The unemployment rate in Wendouree is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $371. There are 1,425 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wendouree?

The median home value in Wendouree is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 55.6%.

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