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Property Investment in Ballarat (VIC) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Ballarat, VIC

Western Victoria’s major regional growth city on the Melbourne rail corridor. · Population ~122,661 · 55 suburbs across 1 council area scored monthly

Ballarat Average R-Score 84 / 100 — top suburb in Ballarat scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Ballarat top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 55 in Ballarat

Ballarat suburb average84

Across 43 scored suburbs in 1 LGAs

Suburb medians in Ballarat range from $465,000 to $2,000,000.

3-year population movement: +6%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $9.5B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (19%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (11%), Manufacturing (9%).

Typical suburb median price$700,000

Across 55 suburbs in Greater Ballarat (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$470/wk · Vacancy 2.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Ballarat100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 55 in Ballarat. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Ballarat

Local Government Area for Ballarat

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LGA · VICR-Score avg 84/100

Property Investment in Ballarat

55 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $700,000Yield 3.7%
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Ballarat Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Ballarat, VIC

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ballarat.

Is Ballarat a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Ballarat (VIC) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 84/100 across 55 suburbs and 1 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Ballarat, the typical suburb median price sits around $700,000, median rent is $470/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy averages 2.2%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Ballarat?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Ballarat right now include Cardigan Village (R-Score 100/100, median $500,000), Nerrina (R-Score 100/100, median $650,000), Learmonth (R-Score 97/100, median $540,000), Ascot (R-Score 96/100, median $2,000,000), Durham Lead (R-Score 95/100, median $940,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Ballarat, VIC?

Across Ballarat’s 55 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.7%, median weekly asking rent is $470/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.2%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Ballarat currently include Cardigan Village (4.9%), Nerrina (4.8%), Durham Lead (4.3%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Ballarat?

Greater Ballarat comprises 1 Local Government Area (Ballarat), covering an estimated population of 122,661 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Ballarat suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Ballarat is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Ballarat below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.