City of Ballarat
Ballarat Central
Ballarat Central at a glance
Median house
$575,000
Median unit
$415,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,378
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Ballarat Central.
Ballarat Central is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$575,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $415,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$575,000
$415,000
5,378
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.71%
Based on $575,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.76%
Based on $415,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,378
Median age
41
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,062
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballarat Central.
Local schools for Ballarat Central
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Macarthur Street Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ballarat Central.
- What is the median house price in Ballarat Central?
- The median house price in Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 is $575,000. The median unit price is $415,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ballarat Central postcode?
- Ballarat Central is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Ballarat Central?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ballarat Central?
- There are 20 schools serving Ballarat Central on this page, including St Patrick's School, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street), Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat).
- How walkable is Ballarat Central?
- Ballarat Central has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ballarat Central?
- Ballarat Central is close to Ballarat Roadside Delivery, Ballarat, Ballarat West, Bakery Hill, Lake Wendouree.
- What is the population of Ballarat Central?
- Ballarat Central has approximately 5,378 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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