Browse property in Ballarat East

Overview

Ballarat East is the fourth‑largest suburb in the Ballarat area, with 5,937 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. Set on the historic gold‑mining flats east of the city centre, its winding, unplanned streets retain a 19th‑century feel, and heritage overlays protect many dwellings dating from the 1860s to the 1940s. The housing mix reflects this legacy, with character homes on tree‑lined streets, some vacant lots where old mine tailings have limited development, and a growing community of families attracted by the suburb’s distinctive charm.

Living in Ballarat East offers easy access to extensive open‑space and recreation. Residents enjoy the Eastern Oval, Ballarat Wildlife Park, and numerous reserves, while the Ballarat Community Garden on Queen Street provides allotments and an annual harvest festival. Major collector roads such as Victoria Street, Humffray Street and Eureka Street link the suburb to the wider city, and bus routes 7, 8, 9 and 10 connect to the Ballarat railway station for V/Line services to Melbourne. Community facilities include Barkly Square, a hub for education and training, reinforcing a vibrant, well‑served lifestyle.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.