Ballarat, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Ballarat is a large city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 116,201. Elevation: 1,460 ft (445 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 116,201 |
| Population Density | 2,647 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.5662°, 143.8496° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Ballarat
Ballarat is a large city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 116,201. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet (445 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.
Climate in Ballarat
Ballarat has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5662°S, 143.8496°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in |
Ballarat has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Ballarat
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy | College | - | , |
| Australian Catholic University (Aquinas), Ballarat Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Brace | College | - | Visit → |
| Federation University Australia (Camp Street Campus) | University | - | Visit → |
| Federation University Australia (Mt Helen Campus) | University | - | Visit → |
| Federation University Australia (SMB Campus) | University | - | Visit → |
| Federation University Australia Equestrian Centre | University | - | , |
| The University of Melbourne, Creswick Campus | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ballarat
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Parish Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ballarat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaarat Observatory | ||||
| Ballarat Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Fine Art Gallery | ||||
| Ballarat Gold Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Ballarat Tramway Museum | ||||
| Friends of the Anson Air Museum | ||||
| Golden City Steamer Museum | ||||
| Haddon Tramway Preservation Association | ||||
| Sovereign Hill |
Libraries in Ballarat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Creswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| L Building: E J Barker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mechanics' Institute & Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sebastopol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 2025 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ballarat
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Cafes in Ballarat
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ballarat
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballarat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Ballarat
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ballarat
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Amphitheatre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort | - | Small Airport |
| Beaufort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derrinallum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunolly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kurweeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lismore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moonambel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elephant Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | - | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trawalla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballarat
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ebenezer Presbyterian Church | |
| Pleasant Street Uniting Church | |
| St John’s Lutheran Church |
Quick Facts
Around Ballarat
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ballarat?
Ballarat has a population of 116,201 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,647 people per square mile, spread across 43.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ballarat?
Ballarat 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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