SuburbCheck

Sebastopol

VIC 3356 · Ballarat

10,194 (2021) → 9,963 est. (2025) · High Growth

49
Overall score

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

10,194
Population
$443K
Median house (2024)
43
Safety score
30
Transport score

Sebastopol is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3356, about 102km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $443K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 30/100, and is about 72km inland. Sebastopol has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.

102.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
71.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
5.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,194
Population
39
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,013
vs NSW median-45.2%
Bachelor degree or higher21.3%
Born in Australia83.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,204 / 7 / 1,187

Top countries of birth: England (1.76%), India (1.27%), New Zealand (0.85%), Netherlands (0.81%), Philippines (0.75%)

Top languages: Punjabi (0.6%), Mandarin (0.41%), Filipino (0.31%), Hindi (0.29%), Urdu (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$443K-5.5%
Median house (2024)
$344K-3.3%
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

43
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

64
Break & enter dwelling628/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
50
Motor vehicle theft490/100k
85
Domestic assault834/100k
1
Robbery10/100k
61
Non-domestic assault598/100k

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: 895 (all categories, latest year)8,780 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

57

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

59
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1012 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Ballarat Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
  • St James' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1045
  • Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 955
  • Sebastopol Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
  • Phoenix P-12 Community College-Redan CampusCombined · Government
  • Berry Street School - Ballarat CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Magpie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 919
  • Delacombe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 979
  • St Aloysius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1030
  • Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1023
  • Mount Clear Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 989
  • Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 956
  • Damascus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1053
  • Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1092
  • Mount Clear CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 999
  • Newington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1005
  • Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8km
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1092

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

30
41Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBallarat Railway (5.0 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.

74 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2622 in suburbParks
2016 in suburbPlaygrounds
6Pools
41 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
31 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
61 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
5726 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBallarat Base Hospital (4.6 km)
Nearest vet4.6 km
Nearest airportAvalon (74.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

30

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
57
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

26
Parks
1
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

37

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.39

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
5
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate-0.57%
Projected population 204113,980
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ballarat

Bonshaw$553K0transportRedan$426K62transportMount Pleasant$433K56transportDelacombe$545K49transportMagpieData not available0transportMount Clear$495K24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Sebastopol

Is Sebastopol safe?

Sebastopol has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 8,780 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Sebastopol?

In Sebastopol, the .

How far is Sebastopol from Melbourne CBD?

Sebastopol is about 102.0 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Sebastopol?

Sebastopol has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Sebastopol?

Sebastopol has a transport score of 30/100 and 41 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.