Ararat Property & Rent
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Ararat Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
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📍 About Ararat
ARARAT is situated in Other Regional Victoria and has a population of 8,500 residents with a density of 53 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows median house prices at $0.3M, representing a substantial 90% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices also sit at $0.3M with a 64% rise over the same period, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures.
Education: Educational options in the area include Ararat Secondary College, a public school ranked #269 among state schools, and Marian College, a private institution ranked #204 among independent schools, according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The suburb experiences a crime rate of 11,612 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly elevated crime rate compared to the state norm, as reported by the Crime Statistics Agency in September 2025.
Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.00% of the local population, totalling approximately 85 residents, reflecting a relatively small ethnic community presence.
Transport: Ararat is positioned approximately 204.6km from the CBD, requiring about 134 minutes by car to reach central Melbourne. The suburb does not have access to a train station.