SuburbCheck

Alfredton

VIC 3350 · Ballarat

11,822 (2021) → 14,619 est. (2025) · High Growth

61
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,822
Population
$624K
Median house (2024)
83
Safety score
53
Transport score

Alfredton is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 106km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $624K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 78km inland. Alfredton has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.

106.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
77.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,822
Population
35
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,883
vs NSW median+1.8%
Bachelor degree or higher45.0%
Born in Australia81.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,728 / 228 / 162

Top countries of birth: India (3.97%), England (1.76%), China (1.26%), New Zealand (0.91%), Philippines (0.58%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.87%), Malayalam (1.67%), Punjabi (1.07%), Hindi (0.92%), Sinhal (0.54%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$624K-5.1%
Median house (2024)
$354K-13.4%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

83
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

35
Break & enter dwelling296/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
23
Motor vehicle theft195/100k
27
Domestic assault228/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
20
Non-domestic assault169/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 456 (all categories, latest year)3,857 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

76

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

58
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1012 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1091
  • Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1016
  • Ballarat Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 950
  • Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1070
  • Lucas Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1033
  • Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1048
  • St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1059
  • Newington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1005
  • Ballarat Clarendon CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1165
  • Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 925
  • Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1023
  • Ballarat GrammarCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1119
  • Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Primary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1091

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

53
35Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWendouree Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
10.2°C
Winter max
690mm
Rainfall/yr
5.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

31 in suburbSupermarkets
42 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6248 in suburbParks
2517 in suburbPlaygrounds
62 in suburbPools
61 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
31 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
15226 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportAvalon (79.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

54

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

6
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
152
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

52

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

62
Parks
2
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

77

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
42
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

95

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

41
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
14
Clubs RSL/Leagues
22
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents4.65

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

24

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

5
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.59

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate5.45%
Projected population 204116,212
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Lake Gardens$687K87transportWinter Valley$575K41transportLucas$618K44transportNewington$590K52transportDelacombe$545K49transportLake Wendouree$865K59transport

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Frequently asked questions about Alfredton

Is Alfredton safe?

Alfredton has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,857 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Alfredton?

In Alfredton, the .

How far is Alfredton from Melbourne CBD?

Alfredton is about 106.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Alfredton?

Alfredton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1049 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Alfredton?

Alfredton has a transport score of 53/100 and 35 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.