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Ballarat
Ballarat (population approximately 78,200) is in the Ballarat City Council area.
Find out more about living and working in the region at www.cometolifeballarat.com
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Finding a job in Ballarat
Job search links in Ballarat
About Ballarat
Average temperatures
| Season | Av max | Av min |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 24.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Winter | 9.2°C | 3.2°C |
Average travel time to Melbourne (110km)
| By | Time |
|---|---|
| Car | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Train |
1 hr 20 mins |
| Coach |
1 hr 40 mins |
Housing costs
| Median cost |
Purchase | Rental per week |
|---|---|---|
| House | $298,000 (Dec 2011) |
$270 (Jun 2011) |
| Unit |
$220,000 (City of Ballarat, Dec 2011) |
$220 (Jun 2011) |
Source: Housing prices - realestate.com.au and reiv.com.au. Rental prices - Department of Human Services Rental Report
To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory
For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre's accommodation directory website.
Cultural groups
| Migrants from | Languages spoken |
|---|---|
| England (2.1%) | Mandarin (0.3%) |
| Scotland (0.4%) | German (0.2%) |
| Netherlands (1.1%) |
Italian (0.3%) |
| India (0.4%) | Dutch (0.2%) |
| New Zealand (0.6%) |
Greek (0.3%) |
Services
| Schools | Health care |
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| 7 primary schools |
Ballarat Health Services |
| 2 secondary schools |
St John of God Hospital |
| 3 university or TAFE campuses |
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| Find a school at the Department of Education and Early Childhood development website or find out more about education and childcare in Victoria. | Visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory for more health care information and services. |
Sport and recreation
For more information about sport and recreation in Ballarat, please visit the Ballarat City Council website
Places of worship
For more information about where you can practice your faith, visit your religion's Australian website. Select 'pages from Australia' if searching for your religion in Google
Ballarat attractions
- Pan for gold at Sovereign Hill, where the life and times of a gold-rush mining settlement has been recreated
- Walk the Eureka trail, from Camp Street to the site of the Eureka Stockade
- Explore the beautiful Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree
- Ballarat Begonia Festival (March)
- Eureka Week (December)
Migration Tools
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