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
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.