SuburbCheck

Winter Valley

VIC 3358 · Ballarat

3,440 (2021) → 4,928 est. (2025) · High Growth

51
Overall score

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

3,440
Population
$578K
Median house (2024)
18
Safety score
41
Transport score

Winter Valley is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3358, about 106km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $578K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 76km inland. Winter Valley has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 18/100.

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

Demographics

3,440
Population
29
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,013
vs NSW median+8.8%
Bachelor degree or higher33.9%
Born in Australia86.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,168 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: India (3.34%), Philippines (0.9%), England (0.87%), China (0.73%), New Zealand (0.73%)

Top languages: Punjabi (2.24%), Mandarin (0.99%), Malayalam (0.73%), Hindi (0.55%), Sinhal (0.47%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$578K-0.9%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
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

18
Residential

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

32
Break & enter dwelling930/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
29
Motor vehicle theft843/100k
33
Domestic assault959/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
11
Non-domestic assault320/100k

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: 300 (all categories, latest year)8,721 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

64

Strong school options

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

58
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1023
  • Delacombe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 979
  • Alfredton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1007
  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1091
  • Ballarat High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1016
  • Newington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1005
  • Loreto CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1070
  • Phoenix P-12 Community CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 955
  • Ballarat Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 950
  • Phoenix P-12 Community College-Redan CampusCombined · Government · 3.7km
  • Lucas Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1033
  • St Aloysius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1030

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

41
3Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWendouree 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.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
40 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3113 in suburbParks
86 in suburbPlaygrounds
1Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
30 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
463 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBallarat Base Hospital (5.2 km)
Nearest vet3.9 km
Nearest airportAvalon (78.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

54

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
46
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

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

31
Parks
0
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
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
0
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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

15

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.58

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate9.40%
Projected population 20414,717
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ballarat

Delacombe$545K49transportAlfredton$608K53transportBonshaw$553K0transportNewington$590K52transportLucas$618K44transportLake Gardens$687K87transport

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Frequently asked questions about Winter Valley

Is Winter Valley safe?

Winter Valley has a residential safety score of 18/100, 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 8,721 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Winter Valley?

In Winter Valley, the .

How far is Winter Valley from Melbourne CBD?

Winter Valley is about 106.1 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Winter Valley?

Winter Valley has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Winter Valley?

Winter Valley has a transport score of 41/100 and 3 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.