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
The brief
What to know about Ballarat Central.
The postcode for Ballarat Central is 3350 (VIC).
The median house price in Ballarat Central is $575,000.
Ballarat Central (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $575,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ballarat Central has roughly 5,378 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ballarat Central scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ballarat Central's population at 5,378, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,378
Median age
41
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $575,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $415,000, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $115,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Ballarat Central on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
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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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.71% (median rent $300/wk against a $575,000 price tag). Units yield 3.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
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.
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.
- What is the Ballarat Central postcode?
- Ballarat Central is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Ballarat Central?
- Ballarat Central is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3350, 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 West, Ballarat, Bakery Hill, Lake Wendouree.
- What is the population of Ballarat Central?
- The population of Ballarat Central is approximately 5,378 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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