Ballarat Central

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House Median
This Suburb $575,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $415,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 39,624
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.5%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 4
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Ballarat Central Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$575K
House Growth
+76% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$415K
Unit Growth
+61% 2014-2024
3BR House
$400/week
2BR House
$370/week
3BR Unit
$400/week
2BR Unit
$360/week

Ballarat Central Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 39,624 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,131
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 307 14.4%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,084 50.9%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 58 2.7%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 107 5%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 572 26.8%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 3 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Ballarat Central Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,378
Total Population
1,422
People/km² Density
1.5%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,227 people
41.4%
2
Aust
1,880 people
35.0%
3
Irish
1,078 people
20.1%
4
Scottish
783 people
14.6%
5
German
230 people
4.3%

Transport

114.8 km
Distance to CBD
83 mins
Drive to CBD
110 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Suburbs Near BALLARAT CENTRAL

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Ballarat Central

BALLARAT CENTRAL is situated in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 5,378 residents, creating a density of 1422 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.6M, representing strong growth of 76% over the past 10 years, while the median unit price stands at $0.4M, having increased 61% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the area's educational options, with Ballarat High School serving as the local public school (ranked #79 among public schools) and Ballarat Clarendon College as the premier private option (ranked #1 among private schools).

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 39,624 per 100,000 residents, which is 5.82 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing this area in the high crime category.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.50% of the population (approximately 80 residents), forming a smaller but established presence within the suburb.

Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 114.8km from the CBD, with travel times of around 83 minutes by car. There is no train station serving the immediate area.