Ballarat East Property & Rent
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Ballarat East 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 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.