Lucas
vic 3350

The Town

Established in June 2011 and located in the heart of the Ballarat West Growth Zone, Lucas is the largest master-planned community in the history of Ballarat and has quickly become a destination for young families. Just 7km out of the Ballarat township, the town was named after Eleanor Lucas and her staff who ran a popular textiles factory (the Lucas Clothing Factory). Eleanor and the ‘Lucas Girls’ from the factory were also pivotal in the creation of Ballarat’s famed Avenue of Honour and the Ballarat Arch of Victory. From supermarkets and shops to parks and playgrounds, Lucas is the ultimate destination with so much more room to grow.

The Numbers

(data taken from 2021 Australian Census, click here for more details)

Population: 2,994

Median Age: 32

Married: 48.8%

Never Married: 35.6%

Couple family without children: 31.8%

Couple family with children: 50.6%

Family households: 75.4%

What To See

One of Lucas’ main attractions for permanent locals or visitors passing through is its amazing scenic parklands. Lucas Central Park Playground, Lucas Rise Park, and Lucas Platinum Park all provide green and open space, with play equipment for the kids that is sure to keep them entertained for hours!

Where To Eat And Drink

Coltman Plaza (6 Coltman Plaza) is the ultimate retail hub for all your shopping needs, with the plaza also providing a range of quick eats that will satisfy your lunch craving. The plaza itself features Tokyo Cuisine for a quick hand roll, gyoza, or chicken curry, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta Kitchen for some Italian flavour, and Lucas Fish & Chips for fried seafood goodness.

Where To Stay Active

Own Your Fitness Game
25A Mertz Street
(03) 5322 4678

Where To Learn

Lucas Primary School
46 O’Shannassy Parade
(03) 5338 5000

Siena Catholic Primary School Lucas
150 Eleanor Drive
(03) 5334 3096

Lucas Kindergarten
17 Coltman Plaza
(03) 4311 1559

Journey Early Learning Lucas
25 Harris Drive
(03) 9005 4650