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Ballan, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ballan is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,919. Elevation: 1,660 ft (506 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,919 Population 4/sq mi density
1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,775 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,775 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Ballan

Ballan

Ballan is a town in Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Ballan had a population of 3,392.

People

Population2,919
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,775
Per Capita$24,775
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units1,168

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Population2,919
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Coordinates-37.5999°, 144.2289°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$24,775
Median Age43.0 years

About Ballan

Ballan is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,919. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Ballan has a population of 2,919 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 765.7 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,919
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
765.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ballan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ballan is $24,775, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,775 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $476, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 277 business establishments.

Income: Ballan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,775
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,775
Avg Weekly Wage$476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)277

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ballan is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,168 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units1,168

Property Tax

Ballan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area765.7 sq mi (1,983.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5999°N, 144.2289°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 54 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 79 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 106 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 139 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 100 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 145 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 89 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 96 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 61 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 90 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 117 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 66 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 146 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 121 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 101 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 34 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 122 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Ballan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ballan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballan Primary School - - - -
St Brigid's Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Ballan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Gliding Museum

Libraries in Ballan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lerderderg Library0.0

Hotels in Ballan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballan Hotel
Commercial Hotel

Restaurants in Ballan

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Hotel
Mill Rose Cottage

Cafes in Ballan

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moonlight
Sweet Temptations
Zest Cafe

Train Stations in Ballan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballan

Gas Stations in Ballan

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Ballan Travel Stop Eastbound
Mobil Ballan Travelstop Westbound
Pama Motors

Banks in Ballan

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Ballan

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballan Golf Course

Breweries in Ballan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bankhouse Brewery
Daylesford Cidery

Airports Near Ballan

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Brigid's Catholic Church
St John's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballan

What is the population of Ballan?

Ballan has a population of 2,919 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 765.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ballan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,775, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ballan?

Ballan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ballan?

Ballan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $476. There are 277 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ballan?

The median home value in Ballan is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.

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