Brown Hill
VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC
About Brown Hill
Brown Hill is a residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 110 kilometres west of Melbourne within the City of Ballarat. Sitting at an elevation of around 475 metres on Ballarat's eastern hillside, the suburb spans 7.4 square kilometres and has seen significant population growth, rising from 3,582 in 2016 to 4,489 by 2021. With a median age of 36 and a median household income of approximately $1,757 per week, Brown Hill attracts families and professionals seeking larger block sizes and a relaxed lifestyle while remaining connected to Ballarat's amenities.
The suburb's predominantly Anglo-Australian character — with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries among the most common — reflects Ballarat's broader heritage as a goldfields city. Brown Hill is served by a mix of Catholic and government schools and is close to Ballarat's eastern shopping precincts, sporting facilities, and parks. The elevated position offers pleasant views across the Ballarat region, and the suburb's growing residential estates make it an increasingly popular choice for young families, first-home buyers, and those looking to establish roots in one of regional Victoria's most liveable cities.
Brown Hill falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cuthberts Road
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Barkly Street
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Fussell Street
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Otway Street South
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Landsborough Street
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1425 Sturt Street
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614 Mair Street
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Sturt (West) Street
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Chisholm Street
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Dana Street
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Greenhalghs Road
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Thompson Street
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25 Gillies Street
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1412 Geelong Road
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1503 Geelong Road
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244 Moss Avenue
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8 Monte Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 106
- 2. India 33
- 3. New Zealand 27
- 4. Scotland 16
- 5. Netherlands 14
- 6. Philippines 14
- 7. Germany 12
- 8. Sri Lanka 10
- 9. South Africa 8
- 10. United States 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)