Ballarat North

VIC 3350 · Ballarat

4,041 (2021) → 4,179 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

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

4,041

Population

$593K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Ballarat North is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 101km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $593K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 75km inland. Ballarat North has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

101.3 km

To Melbourne CBD

75.3 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

2.3 km

To nearest station

Demographics

4,041

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,290

vs NSW median-30.3%

Bachelor degree or higher41.1%

Born in Australia87.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,429 / 12 / 299

Top countries of birth: England (2.2%), New Zealand (0.59%), India (0.57%), Sri Lanka (0.47%), USA (0.42%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.4%), Punjabi (0.37%), Tamil (0.32%), Sinhal (0.3%), Spanish (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$593K-18.9%

Median house (2024)

$383K-1.3%

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 dwelling421/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft421/100k

Domestic assault371/100k

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RobberyNot reported

Non-domestic assault25/100k

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: 204 (all categories, latest year)5,048 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

Strong school options

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

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Ballarat North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006

Nearby (within 10km)

St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1088
Ballarat Specialist School - Midlands Farm CampusCombined · Government · 1.1km
Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1039
Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 945
SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BallaratSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 968
Ballarat Clarendon College - Second CampusCombined · Independent · 2.5km
Mount Rowan Secondary College-LinkUp - Ballarat Learning Exchange CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 981
St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1056
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1056
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Primary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1091

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

20Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationBallarat Railway (2.3 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.

71 in suburbSupermarkets

102 in suburbCafes/Rest.

348 in suburbParks

209 in suburbPlaygrounds

3Pools

140 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

70 in suburbGPs

81 in suburbPharmacies

51 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

8112 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSt John of God Hospital (2.7 km)

Nearest vet2.4 km

Nearest airportAvalon (76.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

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

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

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

Rich cultural scene

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

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

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.74

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Limited options

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

Preschool / Kinder

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.49

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate0.84%

Projected population 20415,542

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Invermay Park$503K49transport Black Hill$577K62transport Soldiers Hill$570K88transport Bakery HillData not available80transport Ballarat Central$697K80transport Nerrina$615K35transport

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Frequently asked questions about Ballarat North

Is Ballarat North safe?

Ballarat North has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 5,048 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Ballarat North?

In Ballarat North, the .

How far is Ballarat North from Melbourne CBD?

Ballarat North is about 101.3 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Ballarat North?

Ballarat North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1006 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ballarat North?

Ballarat North has a transport score of 57/100 and 20 bus stops.