Ballarat Central
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Ballarat Central is the lively heart of Ballarat, famed for its gold rush heritage, elegant streetscapes, and lively culture. The city center offers a mix of history, gastronomy, and green spaces, making it a top destination in regional Victoria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
5,378
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.56°, 143.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,095
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
565 mm
Internet Speed
93 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
110
Coworking
0
Cafes
44
Nightlife
17
Parks
49
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1397.0
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 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 77/100.