Mount Clear
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
3,671 (2021) → 3,765 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Clear is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 99km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $510K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 70km inland. Mount Clear has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3350 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.02%), India (1.72%), China (1.28%), New Zealand (1.12%), Pakistan (0.49%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.77%), Punjabi (0.76%), Urdu (0.54%), Sinhal (0.46%), Hindi (0.44%)
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
- Damascus CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- Mount Clear CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- Mount Clear Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1088
- Sebastopol Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 901
- Ballarat Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1058
- St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1034
- Magpie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 923
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 972
- Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1km
- Berry Street School - Ballarat CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.3km
- Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 952
- Mount Clear College-G Place CampusSecondary · Government · 3.5km
- Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 947
- Phoenix P-12 Community College-Redan CampusCombined · Government · 3.8km
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 · 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 Mount Clear
Is Mount Clear safe?
Mount Clear has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,514 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Clear?
In Mount Clear, the .
How far is Mount Clear from Melbourne CBD?
Mount Clear is about 98.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Clear?
Mount Clear has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Clear?
Mount Clear has a transport score of 24/100 and 14 bus stops.