VIC · Moorabool Council
Ballan, VIC, 3342
Current weather
9.1°CModerate rain showers
94% humidity · 39.1 km/h wind · 12° / 7.5° today · 13 mm rain
Desirability index
74.4/100
How this score is calculated#127 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ballan is a smaller suburban community in the Moorabool area, home to around 3,392 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 269 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+11%), roughly 79.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 57 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 91 / 66 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 269
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 172
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 87 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +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
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,015
- Ballan Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
57 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
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· 42 proposals
September 2021
- Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling463 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 Subdivision5 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 Shed413 MONTEVILLE LANE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision4 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 Spaces14 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 Subdivision56 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 RDZ185 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of Two (2) Dwellings and Removal of Vegetation110 INGLIS STREET (LOT 2 SIMPSON ST) BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Lopping of 1 (one) Tree within an ESO191 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 Vegetation15 Blackwood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of Land for the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol120 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision19 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 Removal56 INGLIS STREET BALLAN 3342Withdrawn
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings4 CREEK COURT BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Development and Use of a Dwelling9 FLACK STREET BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four (4) Lot Subdivision47 Atkinson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) Lot Subdivision49 Atkinson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling167 JAICOMELLIS LANE BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 19 Lot Subdivision64 Hogan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Six Lot Staged Subdivision, Development of Four Dwellings & Vegetation Removal79 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 Subdivision419 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Removal of Vegetation and Earthworks in an Environmental Significance Overlay76A Inglis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing SupermarketIGA Supermarket, 135 Inglis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) Lot Subdivision415 OLD MELBOURNE ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary OutbuildingLot 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 Subdivision10 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) Dwellings7 Creek CourtWithdrawn
- Development of Two (2) DwellingsLOT 1 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate
- Development of Two (2) DwellingsLOT 12 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate
- Development of Two (2) DwellingsLOT 6 ALEXANDER DRIVE BALLAN 3342Refusal issued by a delegate
January 2021
- Multi-Lot Subdivision27-29 SPENCER ROAD BALLAN 3342Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of a Replacement Dwelling and Removal of Nine (9) Trees355 Monteville LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Ballan StationBus stop
- MoonlightCafe
- Sweet TemptationsCafe
- Zest CafeCafe
130 Inglis Street, Ballan
- Ballan HardwareDoityourself
- Ballan Take AwayFast food
- MoonlightFast food
- Ballan District Health and CareHospital
33 Cowries Street
- Ballan KindergartenKindergarten
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Ballan District Health and CareCowries Streethospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Ballan Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 175
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 74.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #127 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ballan Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Ballan District Health and CarehealthCowries Streethospital
- A'cock Parkgovernmentpark
- Ballan Mineral Springsgovernmentpark
- Bunding Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Bungal State Forestgovernmentnature_reserve
- Caledonian Parkgovernmentpark
- McLean Reservegovernmentpark
- Mill Parkgovernmentpark
- Mount Steiglitz Scenic Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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