City of Ballarat
Ballarat West
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
$334,000
$240,480
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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)
Mount Pleasant Primary School
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
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 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.
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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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