Redan

Housing & architecture

Redan's housing stock reflects its history as one of Ballarat's older residential areas, with weatherboard and timber cottages sitting alongside more recent infill development. Current listings show the suburb is dominated by houses, which make up 72% of stock, with apartments and units accounting for 15%, land 11% and townhouses a small 2% share. That mix gives buyers reasonable choice between established homes on standard blocks and smaller land parcels for those wanting to build.

The property market

Redan's affordability is one of its strongest selling points. The median house price sits at $510,000, while units and apartments have a median of $362,000, giving first-home buyers and investors a genuine entry point into the Ballarat market. Median rent is $405 a week, a figure that reflects steady rental demand in a suburb close to the city centre and local employment.

House prices have moved solidly, with recent growth of 14.6%, suggesting Redan has been catching the attention of buyers priced out of more central Ballarat suburbs. Combined with its position next to Ballarat Central, Mount Pleasant and Golden Point, the suburb looks well placed to keep attracting interest from both owner-occupiers and investors chasing yield.

Getting around

Redan's proximity to Ballarat Central, roughly three kilometres away, makes commuting into the city straightforward, whether by car or local bus services that connect through neighbouring Sebastopol and Golden Point. Ballarat's train line, running from Ballarat station, links the region to Melbourne's CBD, and is a manageable drive or bus trip from Redan for those needing to travel further afield.

Being so close to the CBD also means Redan residents have quick access to the Western Highway and other arterial roads, useful for both daily commuting and getting around greater Ballarat without much fuss.

Schools & families

Families in Redan have access to St Aloysius' School within the suburb, and a broader spread of Ballarat's primary and secondary schools sit just a short drive away in neighbouring suburbs like Mount Pleasant and Ballarat Central. The suburb's median age of 39 points to a community with a healthy mix of established families and older residents, rather than a suburb skewed heavily toward any one life stage.

Lifestyle & dining

Redan itself is a quiet, residential suburb, but its location means Ballarat Central's cafes, restaurants and cultural attractions, including the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Lake Wendouree, are only minutes away. Locals tend to use Redan as a peaceful home base while dipping into the city centre or nearby Sebastopol for day-to-day dining and entertainment.

Shopping

For everyday shopping, Redan residents are well served by nearby Sebastopol, which has a solid strip of retail and grocery options, while the full retail offering of Ballarat Central, including its major shopping centres, is just a short trip north. This gives Redan the benefit of a quiet residential setting without sacrificing convenient access to shops.