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VIC · Ballarat Council
Bakery Hill, 3350
Est. population · Jun 2025
180
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.7%
Median age
34
Median income
$1,263/wk
Employment rate
62.3%
Languages at home
15.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Bakery Hill is a welcoming smaller community in Ballarat Council, with a settled community character. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses serve the suburb.
Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
At a glance
Bakery Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$430/wk
Population (ERP)
180
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
99th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
5th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
65th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $430
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
180(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -3.7% over 5 years · 5th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -3.7%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -7
- Growth rank in VIC
- 5th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,263
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 93
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,306
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 21 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 170
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 93
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 944.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 6 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.8%
Most common offence types
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault12
- B21 Criminal Damage8
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store46
- C32 Drug Possession11
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,042
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 65th
School list
- St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 248 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)Primary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 227 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 235 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sovereign Hill SchoolSpecial · Government · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1042 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 397 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 972 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 129 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bakery Hill Interchange/Curtis St
- Bakery Hill Interchange/Curtis St
- Humffray St/Main Rd
- Steinfield St/Peel St S
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
55 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 bars · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 3 places of worship · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Walkability proxy
- 35/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 11.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 38.89
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(7)
- The Main BarBar
- Cafe
- Open PantryCafe
- McDonald'sFast food
17 Victoria Street, Bakery Hill
- Nando'sRestaurant
- The Main BarRestaurant
- ZaragosaRestaurant
Shopping(1)
No named venues listed.
Health & services(1)
- UFS PharmacyPharmacy
69 Victoria Street
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(13)
- Ballarat AutoGlassCar repair
- Garden (3)
- Stranded on PeelHairdresser
27 Peel Street South
- Parking (8)
- Petrol station
- Place of worship (2)
- St. Paul's Church Bakery HillPlace of worship
- Post Box
- Bakery Hill Business Centre Post OfficePost office
26-36 Humffray Street North, Bakery Hill
- Recycling
- Cheap as ChipsVariety Store
13-25 Peel Street South
- Vending machine (23)
- Eureka Blinds & CurtainsWindow Blind
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship (2)
- St. Paul's Church Bakery Hill
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ballarat Base Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
12 planning-related records
2021· 4 proposals
July 2021
- Use of existing building as a medical centre, erection of signage and waiver of car parking4 EAST STREET SOUTH BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to dwelling41 EASTWOOD STREET BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Dual drive through lane, display internally illuminated signage and associated buildings and works to convenience restaurant119-121 BRIDGE MALL BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial building53 HUMFFRAY STREET NORTH BAKERY HILL 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals
October 2020
- Partial demolition and development of a fence202 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use and development of office buildings, dispensation of car parking, installation of business identification signage and two lot subdivision of land.35-37 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Reduction in car parking requirements associated with a medical centre34 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Erect and display an electronic promotion sign9-11 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Use of the land for a Function Centre, sale and consumption of liquor, reduction in carparking requirements, and partial demolition, alterations and additions30 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and alterations to a building and erection of business identification signage109 Bridge MallPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Display of an electronic promotion sign and external alterations to a commercial building53 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Increase licenced area for existing licenced premises (restaurant)48 Humffray Street NorthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- ST PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCHNH0401
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Ballarat
- Member of Parliament
- Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).
Coalition 28.9%Labor 71.1%
10.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Ballarat EastLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- BallaratLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- CanadianLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Black HillLabor 72.1% · Coalition 27.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Mount PleasantLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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