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Mount Clear

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

3,671
Population (2021)
$37,856
Median Income
10.57 km²
Area
$310/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyUniversity AreaBushlandHistoric

About Mount Clear

Mount Clear is a semi-rural suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 6 kilometres south of the Ballarat CBD in the Canadian Creek Valley. With a population of around 3,670, it has a median age of 37 and a predominantly Australian-born population with English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestry. The suburb is characterised by hilly topography flanked by bush and pine plantation forestry, with a mix of established homes and newer developments.

Situated between Ballarat and the historic township of Buninyong, Mount Clear offers a blend of suburban convenience and rural ambience. Federation University (Mount Helen campus) is just to the south, bringing a student population to the area. Mount Clear College provides secondary education, and several primary schools serve the community. The suburb appeals to families and university staff seeking affordable housing in a bushland setting with easy access to Ballarat's amenities.

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

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Eureka (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.60°, 143.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
10.57 km²
Elevation
450m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat Station
6 km
V/Line Ballarat Line (to Melbourne Southern Cross)

Bus Services

  • Route 10, 11 — Mount Clear to Ballarat CBD via Sebastopol 15-20 min
  • Route 20 — Mount Clear to Mount Helen (Federation Uni) 10 min

Commute to Ballarat CBD

Distance
6 km
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
10-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ No local train station; bus services run every 30 min on main routes. V/Line to Melbourne from Ballarat Station (75 min)

Walkability Car-Dependent

A spread-out semi-rural suburb where car travel is essential for most activities. Bus services connect to Ballarat CBD but are infrequent on weekends.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,498
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.8%

40 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,390
Census 2021
3,671
▲ 8.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,900
Income 2021
$37,856
▲ 26.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,027
Born Overseas 462

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 74
  • 2. India 63
  • 3. China 47
  • 4. New Zealand 41
  • 5. Pakistan 18
  • 6. Germany 16
  • 7. Philippines 16
  • 8. Netherlands 14
  • 9. Scotland 14
  • 10. Sri Lanka 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,454
Australian 1,400
Irish 538
Scottish 487
German 176
Italian 118
Dutch 109
Chinese 87
Australian Aboriginal 74
Indian 72

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,536
Both parents born in Australia
554
Both parents born overseas
356
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.1%
Christianity
40.9%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
215 (5.9%)
5-14 years
529 (14.4%)
15-19 years
233 (6.3%)
20-24 years
242 (6.6%)
25-34 years
504 (13.7%)
35-44 years
513 (14.0%)
45-54 years
390 (10.6%)
55-64 years
365 (9.9%)
65-74 years
361 (9.8%)
75-84 years
231 (6.3%)
85+ years
94 (2.6%)

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