Alfredton
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
11,822 (2021) → 14,619 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3350 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1012 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1087
- Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1016
- Ballarat Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 950
- Loreto College - The Little Flower CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.9km
- Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1073
- Lucas Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
- Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1055
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1055
- Ballarat Clarendon CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1172
- Newington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1007
- Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1029
- Wendouree Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 917
- Ballarat GrammarCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1120
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Alfredton?
Alfredton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (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.