BALLARAT EAST
Investor score
57
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$527,500
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
3.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-3.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BALLARAT EAST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BALLARAT EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$300/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+2.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-0.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.46%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
-1.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real1.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
BALLARAT EAST is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,503/wk
$67k taxable p.a.
Renters
32.9%
64.6% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.8%
Population growth
+3.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
66%
16% apartments
Degree qualified
36.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
100.3 km
Regional
Days on market
55 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
61.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
63 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
96.6 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
342/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 3350
🏫Primary (22)
St Patrick's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Columba's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St Thomas More School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Ballarat Steiner School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
St Francis Xavier School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Siena Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St Alipius' Parish School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Black Hill Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Lucas Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Aloysius' School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Caledonian Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Alfredton Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Newington Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ballarat North Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Mount Clear Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Little Bendigo Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Canadian Lead Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Macarthur Street Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (6)
Loreto College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
St Patrick's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Damascus College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Ballarat High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Mount Clear College
Government · Yrs 7-12
Woodmans Hill Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Ballarat Clarendon College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
⭐Special (1)
Sovereign Hill School
Government
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime10.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average29 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
31
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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