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Property Investment in Ballarat, VIC

55 suburbs in Ballarat council area · Part of Greater Ballarat · Population ~122,661 · 45,230 dwellings · 739 km²

Ballarat Council 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.

Top suburb in Ballarat100

Highest R-Score out of 55 suburbs in Ballarat

Ballarat council average84

Across 43 scored suburbs in Ballarat

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

3-year population movement: +6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.7% of stock (~1,284 dwellings). 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 Ballarat (Sept 2026) · ~93 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

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

Top suburb R-Score in Ballarat100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Ballarat

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ballarat (Victoria).

Is Ballarat (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Ballarat (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 84/100 across 55 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Ballarat, the typical suburb median price is $700,000, median weekly rent is $470/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 2.2%.

Which suburbs in Ballarat have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Ballarat (VIC) are Cardigan Village (100/100, median $500,000), Nerrina (100/100, median $650,000), Learmonth (97/100, median $540,000), Ascot (96/100, median $2,000,000), Durham Lead (95/100, median $940,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Ballarat?

Across Ballarat (VIC), the median suburb property price is $700,000, median asking rent is $470/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 93 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Ballarat include Cardigan Village (4.9%), Nerrina (4.8%), Durham Lead (4.3%).

What are the demographics and size of the Ballarat council area?

Ballarat is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Ballarat) with an ABS estimated resident population of 122,661, approximately 45,230 dwellings, covering 739 sq km.

What are the best streets in Ballarat (VIC)?

Every street across all 55 suburbs in Ballarat is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.