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Ballarat Central

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

5,378
Population (2021)
$42,692
Median Income
3.78 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
HistoricHeritageUniversity TownCafé CultureCBD-Adjacent

About Ballarat Central

Ballarat Central is the historic heart of the City of Ballarat, situated approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne at an elevation of around 450 metres above sea level. With a population of around 5,400 across 3.8 square kilometres, it encompasses the city's CBD, civic precinct, and surrounding inner residential streets. The suburb has a median age of 41 and a median household income of roughly ,450 per week, reflecting a mix of city workers, students, and longer-term residents.

Ballarat Central is home to some of Victoria's most significant gold-rush heritage architecture, with Sturt and Lydiard Streets lined by Victorian-era buildings, the landmark art gallery, and Ballarat's thriving café and restaurant scene. Federation University Australia has a strong presence in the area, contributing a youthful student population alongside the predominantly Anglo-Australian community. Residents enjoy walkable access to the city's services, cultural institutions, and Ballarat railway station — the main hub for V/Line trains to Melbourne.

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

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.56°, 143.85°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
3.78 km²
Elevation
450m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

21 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,328
Census 2021
5,378
▲ 0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,396
Income 2021
$42,692
▲ 31.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,387
Born Overseas 701

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 129
  • 2. India 96
  • 3. New Zealand 60
  • 4. United States 28
  • 5. China 27
  • 6. Nepal 23
  • 7. Scotland 23
  • 8. Malaysia 19
  • 9. Netherlands 18
  • 10. Philippines 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,227
Australian 1,880
Irish 1,078
Scottish 783
German 230
Italian 164
Dutch 129
Indian 103
Chinese 80
Australian Aboriginal 57

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,517
Both parents born in Australia
890
Both parents born overseas
616
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.6%
Christianity
38.9%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
253 (4.7%)
5-14 years
516 (9.6%)
15-19 years
260 (4.8%)
20-24 years
399 (7.4%)
25-34 years
808 (15.0%)
35-44 years
701 (13.0%)
45-54 years
711 (13.2%)
55-64 years
723 (13.4%)
65-74 years
600 (11.2%)
75-84 years
285 (5.3%)
85+ years
121 (2.2%)

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