Ballarat
Living in Ballarat
Dubbed Australia’s most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020), Ballarat is an alluring regional centre characterised by business, leisure and pleasure.
Launch your career, raise a family, escape the hustle and bustle, build community, discover your newfound passion.
The city ticks all the boxes for those seeking a lifestyle that satisfies the requirements of work, rest and play.
Punctuated by a vibrant community feel, Ballarat boasts a population of over 120,000 and is home to Australia’s Federation University, two hospitals, numerous schools in the public and independent sectors, and a plethora of job opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, health, education, hospitality and tourism.
Combine all this with its ever-advancing developments in food, wine, art, culture, sport and entertainment, and you have a melting pot that makes for an idyllic home.
Community
One of Australia’s most liveable regional cities. Ballarat is a bustling centre that is home to major educational institutions, two hospitals, and a plethora of lifestyle opportunities just begging to be explored.
Amenities within 25km of Ballarat
Except hospitals & libraries, which are based on a radius of 50km
Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]
We'd always wanted to retire away from Melbourne, but we don't want to lose our city comforts.
Jobs
A city where you can build your future. Boasting a thriving health and education sector, a robust manufacturing industry, as well as a multitude of job prospects across sport, technology, hospitality and tourism, Ballarat is the ideal place to build one’s future.
Jobs in Ballarat
Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]
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I was fed up with the busyness of Melbourne… I wanted more of a community-oriented place. I immediately loved Ballarat… I think I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
Housing
Ballarat’s housing market is growing steadily, offering detached homes, townhouses, apartments, and infill developments across diverse suburbs.
Property in Ballarat
Data source: ABS, [2019], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2025]
We can get more for our money in Ballarat, and feel more at home than in the outer suburbs.
Education
Where golden opportunities awaits. Home to Australia’s Federation University and the Australian Catholic University’s Ballarat Campus, as well as several esteemed schools across the private and public sectors, Ballarat’s educational facilities combine to create a city defined by learning and leading into the future.
Schools And Universities in Ballarat
Education within 25KM of Ballarat
