Victoria · Postcode 3355
Lake Gardens postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 105 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Lake Gardens at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Lake Gardens vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Gardens | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,534 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lake Gardens is a locality 105 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3355. It falls within the Ballarat region. The local government area is Ballarat.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Gardens has a population of 1,801 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,534, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Lake Gardens includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 748 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Gardens scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Lake Gardens include Ballarat High School and Ballarat Specialist School.
Lake Gardens is part of the Ballarat statistical area in Victoria.
Lake Gardens details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3355 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,801 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,534/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $763/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1504/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 748 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.546 |
| Longitude | 143.82 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 105 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Wendouree (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 241 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 227 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 286 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 530 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 524 (29.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 212 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 172 (9.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 104 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 94 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 87 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 43 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 307 (41.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 283 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 125 (16.8%) |
Schools in Lake Gardens
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lake Gardens. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Lake Gardens
Same Postcode (3355)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.