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Lucas, VIC
R-Score 85 / 100 — ranked #2,383 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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| Indicator | Lucas Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 85 / 100 | Ranked #2,383 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $700,000 | +16.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $499/wk | Implies a 3.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 17.1% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | Part of Ballarat (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 84/100) |
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Lucas VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Lucas, VIC
Is Lucas VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Lucas (VIC 3350) scores 85/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #2,383 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $700,000, median rent of $499/wk, gross yield of 3.7%, and vacancy of 17.1%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Lucas VIC?
The current median property price in Lucas (VIC) is $700,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +16.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Lucas currently spend a median of 37 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Lucas VIC?
In Lucas (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $499/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 17.1% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Lucas VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Lucas against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Lucas Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Lucas VIC located in?
Lucas (VIC, postcode 3350) is located in the Ballarat council area (LGA) within Greater Ballarat. Across Ballarat, the council-wide average R-Score is 84/100 across 55 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.