Ballarat Central, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

5,540 Population 22/sq mi density

1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Ballarat Central, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,750

63% below

$27,750 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Ballarat Central a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ballarat Central residents earn a median household income of $27,750 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,750. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 526 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ballarat Central is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Ballarat Central has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,540

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density22/mi²

Foreign Born13.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,750

Per Capita$27,750

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$534

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership59.0%

Housing Units2,216

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain30.2 in/yr

Elevation1,476 ft

Did You Know?

13.0% of residents are foreign-born.