Suburb Profile - Ballarat VIC

Ballarat is one of Australia’s strongest regional cities. It thrives through a diverse economy, a growing population and proximity to Melbourne.

The city’s prospects have grown with the completion of the $5 billion Regional Rail Link, adding to Ballarat’s appeal as an affordable city within commuting distance of Melbourne jobs.

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Ballarat is a large town city of regional Melbourne. Loved by many tourists, its evolving into a large residential zone.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Credit image: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields/see-and-do/nature-and-wildlife
Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Credit image: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields/see-and-do/nature-and-wildlife
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The Ballarat Town Hall is a heritage listed building. Crredit image: http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Mining Exchange. Credit image: https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/
Ballarat Mining Exchange. Credit image: https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/
Central Square Shopping Centre. Credit image: https://www.visitballarat.com.au/explore/central-square-ballarat/
Central Square Shopping Centre. Credit image: https://www.visitballarat.com.au/explore/central-square-ballarat/

People

The City of Ballarat is a region town west of the Melbourne CBD. It covers an area of 740 square kilometers. It is believed to have well over 100,000 people with many families.

Lifestyle

Ballarat may seem far to an inner Melbourne suburban, but don't be fooled by its location. Ballarat has many amenities and state level events. Since the Gold Rush, Ballarat has been a popular getaway among locals and foreigners.

Homes

Ballarat is one of the oldest towns on the map. Rich in culture, it has many beautiful heritage homes, large peaceful landscapes and stunning views. In recent times there have been many land estates arise with new modern house and land packages.

Ballarat Town Hall. Credit image: https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/locations/ballarat-town-hall#gallery-4
Ballarat Town Hall. Credit image: https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/locations/ballarat-town-hall#gallery-4
Her Majesty's Theatre. Credit image: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields
Her Majesty's Theatre. Credit image: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields
Art Gallery of Ballarat. Credit image: https://pgav.org.au/Art-Gallery-of-Ballarat~92
Art Gallery of Ballarat. Credit image: https://pgav.org.au/Art-Gallery-of-Ballarat~92
Meigas Spanish Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/meigascafe
Meigas Spanish Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/meigascafe

Primary and Secondary Schools in Ballarat

Residents are spoiled with choice when it comes to education.

Ballarat High School

Founded in 1907 as Ballarat Agricultural College, Ballarat High School has a long tradition of pursuing and recognising excellence teaching years seven to twelve.

Ballarat Grammar

Ballarat Grammar dates back to 1877 when Queen’s College was established. The Anglican Diocese founded Ballarat Grammar School in 1911. In 1973 these two great schools combined to form Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School which today is known as Ballarat Grammar.

St Patrick’s College

St Patrick’s College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys, founded by the Christian Brothers. Since 1893 it has served the people of Ballarat, Western Victoria and beyond.

St Patrick’s College. Credit image: https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/st-patricks-college/
St Patrick’s College. Credit image: https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/st-patricks-college/
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Ballarat Clarendon College.

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