City of Ballarat

Ballarat West

VIC3350

Ballarat West at a glance

Median house

$334,000

Median unit

$240,480

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

66.0k

Median age 39

About

Welcome to Ballarat West.

Ballarat West is a suburb in Victoria.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$334,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$334,000

Median Unit PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$240,480

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

66,022

Median age: 39

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

4.67%

Based on $334,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

5.51%

Based on $240,480 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

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

66,022

Median age

39

Family households

Lone person

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ballarat West.

Local schools for Ballarat West

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)

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Mount Pleasant Primary School

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Sovereign Hill 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

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Ballarat West.

What is the median house price in Ballarat West?
The median house price in Ballarat West, VIC 3350 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Ballarat West postcode?
Ballarat West is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
What is the average rent in Ballarat West?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Ballarat West?
There are 20 schools serving Ballarat West on this page, including Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street), St Patrick's School, Mount Pleasant Primary School.
How walkable is Ballarat West?
Ballarat West has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Ballarat West?
Ballarat West is close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central, Ballarat Roadside Delivery, Sovereign Hill, Bakery Hill.
What is the population of Ballarat West?
Ballarat West has approximately 66,022 residents. The median age is 39.

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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