Property Investment Blog

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Ballarat suburb profile

Ballarat is a well known regional centre in Victoria, and an attractive place to live providing a unique combination of regional and city charm. With great transport links and facilities, it's place that is well suited to families and has a lot going for it, with solid future growth potential.


With Melbourne CBD being around 1 hour, 30 minutes away, Ballarat offers regional living for those who may hold professional jobs in Melbourne city. With solid growth in population anticipated, Ballarat is likely to be a good secure future investment for sensible investors.


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Median Price / Capital Growth - $592,000, has seen 4.9% annual compound growth in the last 10 years


Rental Yield - 3.44%


Population - 5,367


Vacancy Rate - 0.93%


Vendor Discount Rate - 7.32%