Ballarat East

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House Median
This Suburb $510,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $378,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 8,169
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Ballarat East 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
$510K
House Growth
+76% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$379K
Unit Growth
+56% 2014-2024
3BR House
$400/week
2BR House
$370/week
3BR Unit
$400/week
2BR Unit
$360/week

Ballarat East Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 8,169 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
485
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 99 20.4%

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

B - Property Crime 297 61.2%

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

C - Drug Offences 7 1.4%

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

D - Public Order 10 2.1%

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

E - Justice Procedures 72 14.8%

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

F - Other Offences 0 0%

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

Ballarat East Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,937
Total Population
993
People/km² Density
1.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,587 people
43.6%
2
Aust
2,245 people
37.8%
3
Irish
1,003 people
16.9%
4
Scottish
760 people
12.8%
5
German
270 people
4.6%

Transport

113.4 km
Distance to CBD
79 mins
Drive to CBD
124 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Ballarat East Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near BALLARAT EAST

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

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Ballarat East

BALLARAT EAST is located in Other Regional Victoria. The suburb has a population of 5,937 residents with a density of 993 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.5M, representing a significant 76% increase over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.4M after climbing 56% over the same period.

Education: Educational options include Woodmans Hill Secondary College, a local public school that achieved a ranking of #109 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The area experiences a crime rate of 8169 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.20 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to the state's average safety levels according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 1.10% of the population, representing approximately 65 individuals.

Transport: Ballarat East sits approximately 113.4km from the CBD, requiring about 79 minutes by car to reach Melbourne's city center. The suburb does not have a train station.