Brown Hill

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

4,489
Population (2021)
$45,500
Median Income
7.41 km²
Area
475m
Elevation

About Brown Hill

Brown Hill is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Ballarat (City) area. With a population of 4,489 and a median income of $45,500, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 7.41 km² at an elevation of 475m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of VIC.

Situated at an elevation of 475m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Brown Hill offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

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

State
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.55°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
7.41 km²
Elevation
475m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,619
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,582
Census 2021
4,489
25.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,620
Income 2021
$45,500
27.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,977
Born Overseas 370

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
  • 11. Canada 7
  • 12. Ireland 7
  • 13. Italy 7
  • 14. Thailand 7
  • 15. Japan 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,901
Australian 1,869
Irish 783
Scottish 568
Italian 196
German 193
Dutch 115
Australian Aboriginal 69
Chinese 41
Polish 37

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,426
Both parents born in Australia
501
Both parents born overseas
417
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
46.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
382 (8.5%)
5-14 years
580 (12.9%)
15-19 years
194 (4.3%)
20-24 years
225 (5.0%)
25-34 years
709 (15.8%)
35-44 years
672 (15.0%)
45-54 years
507 (11.3%)
55-64 years
540 (12.0%)
65-74 years
434 (9.7%)
75-84 years
190 (4.2%)
85+ years
59 (1.3%)

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