Ballarat East, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Ballarat East is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,937. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 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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About 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
Climate
| Population | 5,937 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.5667°, 143.8667° |
| 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 East
Ballarat East is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,937. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5667°S, 143.8667°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Radio Stations near Ballarat East
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Ballarat East
| 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 East
| 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 East
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Farmers' Market |
Restaurants in Ballarat East
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ballarat East
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ballarat East
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ballarat East
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ballarat East
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballarat East
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ballarat East
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballarat East
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Brewery | ||||
| Bankhouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Duck |
Stadiums & Teams in Ballarat East
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ballarat East
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 |
Post Offices in Ballarat East
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bakery Hill Business Centre Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballarat East
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballarat Community Church | |
| St Alpius | |
| St. Paul's Church Bakery Hill |
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UFO Sightings Near Ballarat East
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ballarat East.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ballarat (australia) | 1975 | many years ago my brother and i heard a 'whirling' loud sound maybe 10' above our heads one early morning but could'nt see anythingt |
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What is the population of Ballarat East?
Ballarat East has a population of 5,937 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 252.5 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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