Ballan
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Ballan is a small, welcoming town in Victoria renowned for its historic charm, community feel, and proximity to natural attractions like the Wombat State Forest. Visitors enjoy its relaxed pace, friendly locals, and easy access to the wider region, including Ballarat and Daylesford.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
3,392
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.60°, 144.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,030
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
572 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
46
Walk Score
46
Footways
91.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.