City of Ballarat
Ballarat North
Ballarat North at a glance
Median house
$530,000
Median unit
$685,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,041
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ballarat North.
Ballarat North (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $530,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ballarat North has roughly 4,041 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ballarat North scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ballarat North's population at 4,041, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,041
Median age
43
Family households
60%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $530,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $685,000, roughly -29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $106,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Ballarat North on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$530,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $685,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$530,000
$685,000
4,041
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.94% (median rent $300/wk against a $530,000 price tag). Units yield 2.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20262.94%
Based on $530,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.16%
Based on $685,000 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 202665%
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.
236
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballarat North.
Local schools for Ballarat North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballarat North Primary School
Black Hill Primary School
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 North.
- What is the median house price in Ballarat North?
- The median house price in Ballarat North, VIC 3350 is $530,000. The median unit price is $685,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ballarat North postcode?
- Ballarat North is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Ballarat North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Ballarat North?
- There are 20 schools serving Ballarat North on this page, including Ballarat North Primary School, St Columba's School, Black Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Ballarat North?
- Ballarat North has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ballarat North?
- Ballarat North is close to Invermay Park, Black Hill, Soldiers Hill, Lake Wendouree, Bakery Hill.
- What is the population of Ballarat North?
- Ballarat North has approximately 4,041 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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