Miners Rest
VIC 3352 • Rest of VIC
About Miners Rest
Miners Rest is a growing residential suburb on the north-western fringe of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 10 kilometres from the Ballarat CBD within the City of Ballarat. With a population of 3,829, a young median age of 33, and large land area of 30 square kilometres, the suburb reflects a semi-rural lifestyle fringe community attracting young families seeking affordability and space. The name recalls the area's gold rush heritage, when Ballarat was at the heart of Victoria's mid-19th century gold fields, and the elevated terrain at 422 metres above sea level gives the suburb a cool climate character.
Miners Rest has experienced steady residential growth as Ballarat's urban boundary has expanded northward, with new housing estates complementing older rural properties throughout the suburb. Ballarat's extensive retail, schooling, healthcare, and entertainment offerings are accessible within a short drive, and the regional city's V/Line train services connect to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in around 90 minutes. The suburb suits families and lifestyle seekers drawn to Ballarat's affordability and country character, with a median household income of $1,983 per week and mortgage repayments well below metropolitan levels. Community facilities, primary schools, and sporting clubs serve the growing local population.
Miners Rest falls under postcode 3352 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Ballarat Transit local routes — Ballarat CBD / City Centre 20-30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Western Freeway (M8) provides main road access to Melbourne
Car essential for all daily needs; the suburb has no walkable commercial centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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527 Millers Road
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Western Highway
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Powells Road
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1 Ti-Tree Road
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1 Ti-Tree Road
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Raistons Road
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398 Sago Hill Road
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Swinglers Lane
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Vaughan Street
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High Street
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Charles Scorer Court
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Dundas Street
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Colac Road
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Colac Ballarat Road
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Springbank Road
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Main Road
Housing 2021 Census
4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 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 75
- 2. New Zealand 32
- 3. South Africa 22
- 4. India 16
- 5. Pakistan 14
- 6. Philippines 14
- 7. Germany 13
- 8. Scotland 13
- 9. China 12
- 10. Netherlands 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)