Wendouree - Miners Rest, VIC 3997
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Ballarat's centre.
- Country charm
- $260/wk Median
- 35.5% Renters
Wendouree - Miners Rest Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.3k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $260
- To the CBD
- 3.4km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Wendouree - Miners Rest Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Wendouree - Miners Rest offers a genuinely different pace from Ballarat's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $260 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 15,333, with 35.5% renting rather than owning.
Around Wendouree - Miners Rest
Wendouree - Miners Rest Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Wendouree - Miners Rest Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Wendouree - Miners Rest
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Wendouree - Miners Rest
Real questions renters ask before moving to Wendouree - Miners Rest.
How far is Wendouree - Miners Rest from the Ballarat CBD?
Wendouree - Miners Rest is approximately 9km from the Ballarat CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Wendouree - Miners Rest a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Wendouree - Miners Rest has a 35.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Wendouree - Miners Rest family-friendly for renters?
Wendouree - Miners Rest has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $260/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Ballarat.
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