Ballarat North is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3350). With a population of 4,041, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
The median house price in Ballarat North is $540,000, having dropped significantly 12.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $375,000 (-2.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,416.
Ballarat North is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1090, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 20 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Ballarat North offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($540K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.9% year-on-year.
Ballarat North is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3350). With a population of 4,041, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
The median house price in Ballarat North is $540,000, having dropped significantly 12.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $375,000 (-2.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,416.
Ballarat North is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1090, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 20 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Ballarat North offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($540K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.9% year-on-year.