Ararat

VIC 3377 · Ararat

8,500 (2021) → 8,429 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

8,500

Population

$353K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Ararat is a stable suburb in Ararat, VIC 3377, about 186km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $353K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 131km inland. Ararat has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

185.6 km

To Melbourne CBD

131.3 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

4.1 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

8,500

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,216

vs NSW median-34.3%

Median taxable income (individual)$50,878/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3377 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher22.7%

Born in Australia82.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,885 / 13 / 293

Top countries of birth: England (1.6%), New Zealand (1.49%), India (1.38%), Philippines (0.86%), Taiwan (0.54%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.86%), Punjabi (0.59%), Urdu (0.49%), Samoan (0.35%), Filipino (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$353K-12.0%

Median house (2024)

$282K+17.5%

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling459/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft318/100k

Domestic assault847/100k

Robbery12/100k

Non-domestic assault576/100k

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: 783 (all categories, latest year)9,212 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

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1038
Marian CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1017
Ararat West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
Ararat Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 971
Ararat Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 940
Ararat North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 862
Ararat Secondary College-School Farm CampusSecondary · Government

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

1Train

64Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Peak train frequency2/hr

Nearest train stationArarat Railway (4.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.6% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

18.9%

Manufacturing

14.2%

Public Administration & Safety

12.6%

Retail Trade

8.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

6.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

1010 in suburbCafes/Rest.

88 in suburbParks

55 in suburbPlaygrounds

55 in suburbPools

1313 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

44 in suburbGPs

33 in suburbPharmacies

22 in suburbChildcare

22 in suburbLibraries

6161 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

6Public toilets

3Hairdressers

Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalStawell District Hospital (28.4 km)

Nearest vet5.3 km

Nearest airportAvalon (157.3 km)

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.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.06

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

OSHC

Total services7

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 7 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.82

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

Services

Aged care homes

129

Residential places

Home care providers

Average Star Rating4 of 5 (3 rated homes)

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

Total within 3km1

In this suburb5

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

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.21%

Projected population 20418,832

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Ararat

Is Ararat safe?

Ararat has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 9,212 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Ararat?

In Ararat, the .

How far is Ararat from Melbourne CBD?

Ararat is about 185.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Ararat?

Ararat has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ararat?

Ararat has a transport score of 74/100, including 1 train station and 64 bus stops.