Ballarat East
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
5,937 (2021) → 6,009 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ballarat East is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 99km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $508K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 72km inland. Ballarat East has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3350 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.59%), India (1.31%), New Zealand (0.88%), USA (0.49%), Netherlands (0.39%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.49%), Mandarin (0.37%), Italian (0.37%), Croatian (0.32%), Spanish (0.32%)
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 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1071
- St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BallaratSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caledonian Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1010
- Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 952
- Saints College - Ballarat CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.9km
- Mount Clear College-G Place CampusSecondary · Government · 2km
- Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1042
- Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 986
- Mount Rowan Secondary College-LinkUp - Ballarat Learning Exchange CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1069
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 972
- Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 951
- Ballarat Clarendon College - Second CampusCombined · Independent · 3.2km
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
Nearby suburbs in Ballarat
Compare Ballarat East with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about Ballarat East
Is Ballarat East safe?
Ballarat East has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 6,535 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ballarat East?
In Ballarat East, the .
How far is Ballarat East from Melbourne CBD?
Ballarat East is about 98.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ballarat East?
Ballarat East has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1037 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ballarat East?
Ballarat East has a transport score of 56/100 and 39 bus stops.