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Bakery Hill

VIC 3350 • Victoria

180
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
0.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricInner CityUniversity Town

About Bakery Hill

Bakery Hill is a small historic precinct and locality on the eastern fringe of Ballarat's central business district in regional Victoria, within the City of Ballarat local government area. With a resident population of around 180 people in just 0.24 square kilometres, it functions primarily as a commercial and mixed-use area rather than a traditional residential suburb. The name dates to the gold rush era of the 1850s, when bakeries and businesses serving the nearby Eureka goldfields flourished on this rise overlooking the diggings.

Bakery Hill's greatest claim to fame is its proximity to the 1854 Eureka Stockade, one of the most pivotal events in Australian history, where gold miners rose against colonial authorities in a revolt widely regarded as a foundational moment for Australian democracy and workers' rights. Today the area sits adjacent to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), within easy walking distance of Ballarat's CBD, Victoria Street's dining precinct, and Ballarat railway station. The precinct draws history enthusiasts, Federation University students, and visitors to Ballarat's thriving cultural scene.

Bakery Hill falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.57°, 143.86°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat Station
0.9 km
11 min

Bus Services

  • 1, 2, 3, 7 — Ballarat City Centre / local routes 5-15 min
  • Interstate coach (Ballarat) — Melbourne CBD 1h 20min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
115 km
By Train
V/Line from Ballarat Station (~0.9 km): approx. 1h 20min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min - 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ Western Freeway / Midland Highway; V/Line trains run frequently on the Ballarat line

Walkability Very Walkable

Central Ballarat location with excellent footpaths; CBD shops, cafés, the Eureka Centre, and Ballarat Station all within a 10-minute walk

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
180
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakery Hill in Ballarat? +

Bakery Hill is a small precinct on the eastern edge of the Ballarat CBD in regional Victoria, adjacent to Eureka Street and close to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE).

Why is Bakery Hill historically significant? +

Bakery Hill was a gathering point for gold miners during the 1854 Eureka Stockade uprising. The miners raised the Southern Cross flag here before their stand against colonial authorities, an event widely regarded as a defining moment in Australian democratic history.

How far is Bakery Hill from Melbourne? +

Bakery Hill is approximately 115 km west of Melbourne CBD. The V/Line train service from nearby Ballarat Station takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.

What is the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE)? +

MADE is a world-class heritage museum in Ballarat, adjacent to Bakery Hill, that tells the story of the Eureka Stockade and its legacy for Australian democracy. It is one of regional Victoria's premier cultural attractions.

Are there schools near Bakery Hill VIC? +

Bakery Hill is close to several Ballarat schools, including Ballarat High School, Ballarat Grammar, Star of the Sea College, and Federation University's Mount Helen campus, which is a short drive to the south.