Ballan
VIC 3342 · Moorabool
3,392 (2021) → 3,515 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ballan is a high growth suburb in Moorabool, VIC 3342, about 70km 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 84/100, and is about 53km inland. Ballan has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.48%), New Zealand (1.27%), Scotland (0.85%), Germany (0.53%), Italy (0.5%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.41%), Hindi (0.29%), Mandarin (0.27%), Japan (0.27%), Macedon (0.27%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1031
- Ballan Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gordon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1039
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ballan
Is Ballan safe?
Ballan has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 5,041 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ballan?
In Ballan, the .
How far is Ballan from Melbourne CBD?
Ballan is about 69.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Ballan?
Ballan has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ballan?
Ballan has a transport score of 84/100, including 1 train station and 9 bus stops.