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Ballarat East, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ballarat East is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,470. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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5,470 Population 22/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,497 Median Income
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$21,497 median income, 6.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Ballarat East

Ballarat East

Ballarat East is a suburb of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. From 1857 until 1921 the suburb had its own council. The suburb covers a large area east of the city centre. It is the oldest urban area in Ballarat and was the site of many goldmines, as well as of the Eureka Rebellion.

People

Population5,470
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,497
Per Capita$21,497
Unemployment6.6%

Housing

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Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership58.7%
Housing Units2,188

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population5,470
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates-37.5667°, 143.8667°
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$21,497
Median Age43.0 years

About Ballarat East

Ballarat East is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,470. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 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.

Ballarat East has a population of 5,470 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,470
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
252.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ballarat East vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ballarat East is $21,497, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,497 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $413, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 520 business establishments.

Income: Ballarat East vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,497
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,497
Avg Weekly Wage$413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)520

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ballarat East is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 58.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,188 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.7%
Owner-Occupied58.7%
Renter-Occupied41.3%
Housing Units2,188

Property Tax

Climate in Ballarat East

Ballarat East 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Ballarat East 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 1,388 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

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5667°N, 143.8667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 86 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 127 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 69 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 137 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 94 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 103 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 145 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 81 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 127 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 87 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 91 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 133 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 East 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").

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Radio Stations near Ballarat East

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ballarat East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 East

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
Creswick Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Ballarat East

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Ballarat East

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballarat Steakhouse
Carboni's Italian Kitchen
Dyers Steak Stable
Nando's
Tandoor
The Main Bar
The Pancake Kitchen
Zaragosa

Cafes in Ballarat East

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bliss Cafe & Shakes
Drive
EAST QTR. Coffee Bar
Open Pantry
Shep St.
The Rusty Spud
Treloar

Monuments in Ballarat East

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

James Galloway

Veterinaries in Ballarat East

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastwood Veterinary Clinic

Bus Stations in Ballarat East

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Bridge St Interchange/Little Bridge St

Gas Stations in Ballarat East

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12273166169
Shell Petrol

Banks in Ballarat East

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

People's Choice

Breweries in Ballarat East

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Bankhouse Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Ballarat East

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Airports Near Ballarat East

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Beaufort AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy AerodromeSmall Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstripSmall Airport
Derrinallum AirportSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
Kurweeton AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lismore AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Moonambel AirfieldSmall Airport
Mount Elephant AirportSmall Airport
Raglan AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballarat East

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bakery Hill Business Centre Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballarat East

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballarat Community Church
St Alpius
St. Paul's Church Bakery Hill

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Ballarat East

What is the population of Ballarat East?

Ballarat East has a population of 5,470 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ballarat East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,497, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ballarat East?

Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East?

The unemployment rate in Ballarat East is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 520 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ballarat East?

The median home value in Ballarat East is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 58.7%.

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