City Guide · Ballarat, VIC

The best suburbs to rent in Ballarat.

Ballarat offers regional Victoria living without cutting Ballarat off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 19 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.

Population
173.9k
Median weekly rent
$294
Renters
25.4%
Suburbs
19

ABS 2021 Census

What the data shows about renting in Ballarat

Arts & Culture

A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.

Nightlife

The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.

Beach & Coast

A coastal walking track links Ballarat to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.

Work & Connectivity

Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.

Schools & Families

A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.

Community

Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.

Suburbs in Ballarat

19 Ballarat suburbs

Alfredton

Alfredton — median rent $370/wk, 28.2% renters, population 16,835.

  • Community Feel
  • Green Space
$370/wk28.2% renters16,835 people

Avoca

Avoca — median rent $200/wk, 11.0% renters, population 3,532.

  • Well Connected
  • Community Feel
$200/wk11.0% renters3,532 people

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds — median rent $330/wk, 12.7% renters, population 6,559.

  • Well Connected
  • Green Space
$330/wk12.7% renters6,559 people

Ballarat

Ballarat — median rent $313/wk, 33.8% renters, population 12,131.

  • Café Culture
  • Community Feel
$313/wk33.8% renters12,131 people

Ballarat East - Warrenheip

Ballarat East - Warrenheip — median rent $288/wk, 36.5% renters, population 9,691.

  • Community Feel
  • Quiet Streets
$288/wk36.5% renters9,691 people

Ballarat North - Invermay

Ballarat North - Invermay — median rent $300/wk, 25.7% renters, population 14,750.

  • Café Culture
  • Family Friendly
$300/wk25.7% renters14,750 people

Beaufort

Beaufort — median rent $218/wk, 12.0% renters, population 4,644.

  • Well Connected
  • Café Culture
$218/wk12.0% renters4,644 people

Buninyong

Buninyong — median rent $330/wk, 14.3% renters, population 7,261.

  • Well Connected
  • Café Culture
$330/wk14.3% renters7,261 people

Canadian - Mount Clear

Canadian - Mount Clear — median rent $295/wk, 35.7% renters, population 12,225.

  • Quiet Streets
  • Well Connected
$295/wk35.7% renters12,225 people

Creswick - Clunes

Creswick - Clunes — median rent $250/wk, 13.7% renters, population 8,085.

  • Quiet Streets
  • Community Feel
$250/wk13.7% renters8,085 people

Daylesford

Daylesford — median rent $330/wk, 14.7% renters, population 9,955.

  • Green Space
  • Quiet Streets
$330/wk14.7% renters9,955 people

Delacombe

Delacombe — median rent $360/wk, 25.6% renters, population 10,661.

  • Green Space
  • Café Culture
$360/wk25.6% renters10,661 people

Golden Plains - North

Golden Plains - North — median rent $250/wk, 6.0% renters, population 4,894.

  • Community Feel
  • Green Space
$250/wk6.0% renters4,894 people

Gordon (Vic.)

Gordon (Vic.) — median rent $270/wk, 7.6% renters, population 6,372.

  • Café Culture
  • Green Space
$270/wk7.6% renters6,372 people

Maryborough (Vic.)

Maryborough (Vic.) — median rent $240/wk, 27.3% renters, population 8,160.

  • Green Space
  • Café Culture
$240/wk27.3% renters8,160 people

Maryborough Surrounds

Maryborough Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 10.0% renters, population 5,526.

  • Café Culture
  • Green Space
$200/wk10.0% renters5,526 people

Sebastopol - Redan

Sebastopol - Redan — median rent $260/wk, 42.2% renters, population 13,086.

  • Well Connected
  • Community Feel
$260/wk42.2% renters13,086 people

Smythes Creek

Smythes Creek — median rent $350/wk, 4.0% renters, population 4,230.

  • Green Space
  • Family Friendly
$350/wk4.0% renters4,230 people

Wendouree - Miners Rest

Wendouree - Miners Rest — median rent $260/wk, 35.5% renters, population 15,333.

  • Green Space
  • Quiet Streets
$260/wk35.5% renters15,333 people

Ballarat rental FAQs

Real questions renters ask about Ballarat as a whole.

How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Ballarat?

19 real Ballarat SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.

What's the median rent in Ballarat?

$294 a week, population-weighted across all 19 profiled Ballarat suburbs (2021 Census).

Where is it cheapest to rent in Ballarat?

Rent varies meaningfully across Ballarat's 19 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Ballarat-wide median of $294/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.

Is Ballarat a good place to rent?

It depends heavily on which part of Ballarat — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Ballarat spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 19 profiled suburbs, from 25.4% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.

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