Wendouree is a great suburb of Ballarat. The housing is eclectic, as are the residents. The houses range in price from $250k to over a couple of million. Those overlooking, or close to, Lake Wendouree are most expensive. But you don't have to pay too much to have the lake within walking distance. So close to many private and public schools, parks, shops, cafe's. Shani Stevens, Director, One Agency Ballarat, 0467 266 667

Wendouree is where the Aussie dream is still alive, (unlike the crazy melbourne), nice re-built and renovated wendoiree shopping centre, wendouree train station is near by and about to be upgraded and duplicated.
Wendouree is the fastest growing regional city in Victoria and these are only some of the reasons why the land blocks are very big perfect place to raise a family and only an hour from the city whether you want to drive down the Western Freeway or take the train which is nearby.

Wendouree is increasing in property value fast and for very good reason too!

I would not live any where else, close enough, yet far away enough, West is a litlte taddy, but overall great suburbs.

Crime rate is extremely high. Children walk the streets at night with nothing to do. Their parents don't care where they are. I have had used syringes dumped over my fence in my back yard. My neighbours have had their windows broken with rocks whilst they were home, I have had my windows broken . My other neighbours have had the windows broken on their car twice. On the surface the area seems nice. There are alot of elderly people who have lived in the area for 20+ years, but when it comes to neigbourhood watch (or spirit) there is nothing. Each of my immediate neighbours is home full time and they don't seem to care to report vandalism, they sit in their houses and watch it happen. If you have anything of value I can guarantee you will be broken into. Wendouree is in great location with big house blocks, but it has a long way to go... a very long way.

Wendouree is still very affordable and offers fantastic facilities. Generously providing excellent retail facilities, a wonderful medical precinct, public transport and an easy walk to the beautiful Lake Wendouree where you can enjoy a walk (approx 1 hour to go right around the lake), the famous Begonia Festival in the Botanic Gardens in March each year, Springfest in September, rowing regattas (well when the lake refills they will reuturn) and casual dining & cafes.
My neighbourhood was quiet, mostly older people but young families were starting to move in as the elderly moved out. It was friendly with a "hello" as you pass people while walking in the street.
The traffic becomes somewhat busier at school drop off and pick up times with many schools in the suburb (including a first class private school K-12).
The streets are safe during the day, but I would not go out walking alone after dark.