Lake Gardens
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Lake Gardens is a peaceful residential suburb in Ballarat, Victoria, blending lush parklands, scenic views, and modern amenities within a close-knit community. Its proximity to Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens makes it an attractive destination for both locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,801
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.55°, 143.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,445
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
565 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
42
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
615.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.