Brown Hill
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
4,489 (2021) → 4,643 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brown Hill is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 97km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $638K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is about 72km inland. Brown Hill has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.36%), India (0.74%), New Zealand (0.6%), Scotland (0.36%), Netherlands (0.31%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.33%), Italian (0.33%), Mandarin (0.25%), Greek (0.22%), Japan (0.18%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caledonian Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
Nearby (within 10km)
- Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 981
- St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
- Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 973
- Warrenheip Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 905
- Glen Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1064
- Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1039
- St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1056
- Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 968
- Ballarat North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1006
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BallaratSecondary · Independent · 4.4km
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 968
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1088
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Brown Hill
Is Brown Hill safe?
Brown Hill 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 3,052 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brown Hill?
In Brown Hill, the .
How far is Brown Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Brown Hill is about 97.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Brown Hill?
Brown Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brown Hill?
Brown Hill has a transport score of 43/100 and 16 bus stops.