Ballan
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ballan, VIC 3342.
About Ballan
Welcome to Ballan
Ballan sits on the Western Highway roughly an hour from Melbourne's CBD, in the rolling farmland and forest country where the suburbs of greater Melbourne give way to the goldfields region around Ballarat. It's long been a stopping point between the city and the regional centres further west, and that in-between position still shapes its character today — close enough for a commute, but with a genuinely rural feel.
With a population of around 3,392 and a median age of 43, Ballan attracts families, tree-changers and buyers looking for a bigger block without leaving Victoria's rail and highway network behind. Bordered by Greendale and surrounded by pasture and bushland, it's a town that suits people who want space, quiet and a strong sense of community over inner-city convenience.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Ballan revolves around its compact main street, where a handful of cafés, pubs and takeaway spots do steady trade with locals and highway travellers alike. It's an unpretentious town — the kind where the bakery and the local hotel are genuine community hubs rather than lifestyle statements. The nearby hot springs at Spa Country in Daylesford and the wineries of the Moorabool Valley are an easy drive, giving residents a taste of the region's tourism appeal without the tourist prices.
Shopping
Ballan's retail strip covers day-to-day essentials — a supermarket, pharmacy, banks and a range of small independent shops — enough for most weekly needs. For bigger shopping trips, Ballarat is within reasonable reach to the west and offers full shopping centre amenity, while Melbourne's outer western retail hubs are accessible via the highway for occasional trips.
Getting around
The Ballan railway station puts Melbourne's Southern Cross Station within commuting distance via the Ballarat line, making it a realistic option for those who work in the city but want a rural postcode. The Western Highway runs straight through town, connecting Ballan efficiently to Ballarat in one direction and Melbourne's western suburbs in the other, and it's this dual road-and-rail access that underpins much of the town's appeal to commuters.
Schools & families
Ballan Primary School serves as the local anchor for younger families, and the town's slower pace, larger blocks and strong community feel make it a popular choice for those raising children outside the city. Secondary options are typically found in Ballarat, a manageable drive or bus trip away, and many families factor this into their choice of Ballan as a base.
Housing & architecture
Ballan's housing stock reflects its rural-township roots, mixing older weatherboard and brick-veneer homes on generous allotments with newer builds on the town's fringes. Current listings show houses make up the large majority of the market at 69%, with land sales accounting for 24% — a sign of ongoing new-build activity as the town grows — while apartments and units sit at just 6% and townhouses at 1%, underlining that Ballan remains very much a house-and-land market rather than a medium-density one.
The property market
Ballan's median house price currently sits at $625,000, having posted strong recent growth of 13.9%, a sign that the broader trend of buyers looking beyond Melbourne's growth corridors for affordability and space is very much playing out here. Median rent of $468 a week points to solid demand from tenants too, likely a mix of local workers and those priced out of Ballarat and Melbourne's outer west. For buyers, the appeal is straightforward: a genuine country lifestyle, a train line to the city, and prices well below metropolitan medians, all of which suggest Ballan's growth story still has room to run.
Market snapshot
Ballan property market
Median sale price
$625k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$468
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$483k
Median
$625k
Premium
$916k
Days on market
72
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
40
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Ballan by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ballan, VIC 3342.
Population
3,392
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$1,560
median, per week
Median rent
$330
per week
Median mortgage
$1,625
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ballan
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Ballan
$340k
48 Inglis Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
30 Jopling Street
Sold ~July 2026
$499k
4/89 Atkinson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
30 Jasmine Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$340k
65 Spencer Road
Sold ~July 2026
$345k
3/31 Berry street
Sold ~July 2026
$641k
20 Jasmine Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$465k
1/25 Roch Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Ballan
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Price map around Ballan
Every listing for sale near Ballan, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Ballan suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ballan?
The median house price in Ballan, VIC is $625k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.9%.
How much is rent in Ballan?
The median weekly rent in Ballan is around $468 per week.
Is Ballan a good place to live?
Ballan is a town in Victoria, Australia. Ballan is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 3,392 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Ballan?
Ballan has a population of 3,392 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Ballan?
There is 1 school in or near Ballan, including Ballan Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ballan?
Properties in Ballan take around 72 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Ballan?
Entry-level properties in Ballan start around $483k, while premium homes reach $916k.
What suburbs are near Ballan?
Suburbs near Ballan include Greendale.
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