Golden Point
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Golden Point is a charming suburb of Ballarat in Victoria, renowned for its rich gold rush history and proximity to iconic sites like Sovereign Hill. Its leafy streets, lakeside parks, and mix of historic and modern amenities make it ideal for both families and curious travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,217
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.57°, 143.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,775
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
80
English
97
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
60 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
101
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
12
Parks
62
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
446.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.