Wendouree Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Wendouree Compares
Wendouree vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wendouree | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $990 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,166 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +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.
Wendouree 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, Wendouree has a population of 10,376 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $990, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 327 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Wendouree includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,166, with 4,470 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 44.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wendouree scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Wendouree area, including Ballarat Grammar, Mount Rowan Secondary College, Forest Street Primary School and others.
Wendouree is part of the Ballarat statistical area in Victoria.
Wendouree Details
| Postcode | 3355 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10,376 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $990/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $571/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,166 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1091/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,470 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 327 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.532 |
| Longitude | 143.823 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 105 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 1,673 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,297 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,470 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,383 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 2,563 (24.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,475 (14.2%) |
| Asthma | 1,420 (13.7%) |
| Diabetes | 813 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 669 (6.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 443 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 379 (3.7%) |
| Dementia | 134 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 465 (10.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,022 (46.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,328 (30.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 550 (12.6%) |
Schools in Wendouree
Suburbs Near Wendouree
Same Postcode (3355)
More Wendouree Data
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.