Victoria · Postcode 3350
Ballarat Central postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 102 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Ballarat Central at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Ballarat Central vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ballarat Central | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,454 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ballarat Central is a locality 102 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3350. It falls within the Ballarat region. The local government area is Ballarat.
According to the 2021 Census, Ballarat Central has a population of 5,378 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,454, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 61 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Ballarat Central includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 2,345 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 41.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ballarat Central scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ballarat Central is part of the Ballarat statistical area in Victoria.
Ballarat Central details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3350 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,378 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,454/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $821/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1422/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,345 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 61 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.5621587 |
| Longitude | 143.8502556 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Wendouree (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 769 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 659 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,509 (28.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,434 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,006 (18.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 533 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 494 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 240 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 226 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 179 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 114 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 48 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 215 (9.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,108 (47.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 765 (33.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 228 (9.8%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.