Ballarat North
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
4,041 (2021) → 4,179 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3350 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ballarat North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1090
- Ballarat Specialist School - Midlands Farm CampusCombined · Government · 1.1km
- Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1042
- Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 951
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BallaratSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 945
- Saints College - Ballarat CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.4km
- Ballarat Clarendon College - Second CampusCombined · Independent · 2.5km
- Mount Rowan Secondary College-LinkUp - Ballarat Learning Exchange CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1052
- Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 986
- Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1069
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
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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, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ballarat North?
Ballarat North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (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.