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VIC · Moorabool Council

Ballan, 3342

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,443

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,560/wk

Employment rate

58.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$638,000

Languages at home

4%non-English

Most common: Croatian, Japanese, Sinhalese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

57.2/100
Good

Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
What Ballan is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Ballan sits up in the Moorabool Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.

The local market is more attainable than many surrounding suburbs. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

At a glance

Ballan snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$638k

+10% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,443

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#8

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

67th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

66th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

53rd

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

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
57.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1322nd in Australia
State rank
331st in VIC
Peer rank
#8 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#54 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$638,000
Median price change
+10%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,443(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 66th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+32
Change in 5 years
+155
Growth rank in VIC
66th 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 (~3,650), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,392
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,560
Dwelling vacancy
9.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
136 of 1,454
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Employment rate
58.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,234 / 66 / 3 (+ 15 other)

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)
269
Against the person
39
Against property
172
Rate per 1,000 residents
78.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 87 residents
State safety percentile
66.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+11.2%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary17
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle28
  • B49 Other Theft64
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order24

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,015
Median ICSEA percentile
53th
School list
  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 141 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Ballan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 231 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Ballan Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd
  • Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd
  • Ballan Railway Station
  • Ballan Station
  • Ballan Station/Atkinson St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 3 places of worship · 2 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Decent local green space — 5 parks in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
80/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.88
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.95
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.47
Food & drink(10)
  • MoonlightCafe
  • Sweet TemptationsCafe
  • Zest CafeCafe

    130 Inglis Street, Ballan

  • Ballan Take AwayFast food
  • MoonlightFast food
  • Ballan HotelPub
  • Commercial HotelPub
  • Hudson's HotelPub
  • Commercial HotelRestaurant
  • Mill Rose CottageRestaurant
Shopping(2)
  • Ballan IGASupermarket
Community(2)
  • Ballan KindergartenKindergarten
  • St Brigid's Primary SchoolSchool

    98 Inglis Street

Health & services(2)
  • Ballan District Health and CareHospital

    33 Cowries Street

  • Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(5)
  • McLean ReservePark
  • Ballan Bowling ClubSports field

    7-9 Cowie Street, Ballan

  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Transport(4)

1 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(17)
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Ballan HardwareDoityourself
  • Ballan Fire StationFire station
  • Ballan HotelHotel
  • Commercial HotelHotel
  • Laundry
  • Ballan NewsagencyNewsagent
  • Ballan Station ParkingParking
  • Parking (5)
  • Pama MotorsPetrol station
  • Place of worship
  • St Brigid's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • St John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Ballan Police StationPolice

    176 Inglis Street, Ballan

  • Australia PostPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter

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

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A'cock ParkPark
  • Ballan Mineral SpringsPark
  • Bunding Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Bungal State ForestNature reserve
  • Caledonian ParkPark
  • McLean ReservePark
  • Mill ParkPark
  • Mount Steiglitz Scenic ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
176
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Place of worship
  • St Brigid's Catholic Church
  • St John's Anglican Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Ballan District Health and Care (1.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Ballan District Health and CareCowries StreetHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
111
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.2

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

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).

79 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    463 MONTEVILLE LANE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Store (Self Storage Facility)
    40 HADDON DRIVE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    5 BERRY STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove vegetation (2 trees)
    13 DENSLEY STREET BALLAN 3340Lapsed
  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling and Ancillary Shed
    413 MONTEVILLE LANE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    4 FRASER COURT BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation, Development and use of a Childcare Centre and Reduction of Five (5) Car Spaces
    14 STEAD STREET BALLAN 3342NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Removal of Vegetation (2 Non Native Trees)
    64 HOGAN ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    56 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342In progress
  • Removal of Vegetation (5 Trees)
    86 ATKINSON STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision and Creation of an Access to a RDZ1
    85 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings and Removal of Vegetation
    110 INGLIS STREET (LOT 2 SIMPSON ST) BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Lopping of 1 (one) Tree within an ESO1
    91 Steiglitz StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (12 Trees)
    10 FLACK STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Vegetation
    15 Blackwood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol
    120 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    19 LAY STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three (3) Dwellings to the Rear of the Existing Dwelling, Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1 and Vegetation Removal
    56 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342Withdrawn
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    4 CREEK COURT BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Development and Use of a Dwelling
    9 FLACK STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    47 Atkinson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    49 Atkinson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    167 JAICOMELLIS LANE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 19 Lot Subdivision
    64 Hogan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six Lot Staged Subdivision, Development of Four Dwellings & Vegetation Removal
    79 SIMPSON STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (1 Tree)
    6 Berry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    419 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Removal of Vegetation and Earthworks in an Environmental Significance Overlay
    76A Inglis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Supermarket
    IGA Supermarket, 135 Inglis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    415 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding
    Lot 6 Bryant CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (1 Tree)
    22 FISKEN STREET BALLAN 3342Withdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    10 Berry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding (Shed)
    Crown Allotment 6A Old Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    7 Creek CourtWithdrawn
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    LOT 1 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    LOT 12 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    LOT 6 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Multi-Lot Subdivision
    27-29 SPENCER ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling and Removal of Nine (9) Trees
    355 Monteville LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

45 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 12/12/2025 and 07/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN OUT-BALLAN-DAYLESFORD RAMP OF11 Dec 2025 – 06 Dec 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 23/03/2023 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, RACECOURSE ROAD22 Mar 2023 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 03/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN OUT-OLD MELBOURNE RAMP OF02 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 03/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN OUT-OLD MELBOURNE RAMP OF02 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BALLAN-DAYLESFORD ROAD, WESTERN OUT-BALLAN-DAYLESFORD RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, BALLAN-DAYLESFORD-WESTERN IN RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN IN-OLD MELBOURNE RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN FREEWAY, MYRNIONG-TRENTHAM-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-BALLAN-DAYLESFORD RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BALLAN-DAYLESFORD-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, BALLAN-DAYLESFORD ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
Hawke
Member of Parliament
Sam RAE (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,785
Turnout (2025)
91.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
0.0 pp

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.8 km away).

Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%

0.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BallanLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • MyrniongLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
  • BlackwoodLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
  • Pentland HillsLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)19.2 km away
  • DarleyLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)20.4 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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