Living in Ballarat Australia
Life in Ballarat
Life in Ballarat
Welcome to Ballarat. We know you are going to love living in Ballarat and have a great time if you are passing through.
Life in Ballarat
Is Ballarat a good place to live?
Yes, Ballarat is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Ballarat will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Ballarat
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Ballarat, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Ballarat. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Ballarat and want to find a job in Ballarat we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Ballarat for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Ballarat
Weather in Ballarat
Ballarat
Ballarat is a city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 Census, Ballarat had a population of 113,763, making it the third largest city in Victoria.
Within months of Victoria separating from the colony of New South Wales in 1851, gold was discovered near Ballarat, sparking the Victorian gold rush. Ballarat subsequently became a thriving boomtown that for a time rivalled Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, in terms of wealth and cultural influence. In 1854, following a period of civil disobedience in Ballarat over gold licenses, local miners launched an armed uprising against government forces. Known as the Eureka Rebellion, it led to the introduction of male suffrage in Australia, and as such is interpreted as the origin of Australian democracy. The rebellion’s symbol, the Eureka Flag, has become a national symbol. It was on display at Ballarat’s Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE) from 2013 until MADE closed in 2018.
Proclaimed a city in 1871, Ballarat’s prosperity, unlike that of many other gold boomtowns, continued until the late 19th century, as the city’s fields experienced sustained high gold yields for many decades. By the turn of the century, Ballarat’s importance relative to Melbourne rapidly faded with the slowing of gold extraction. It has endured as a major regional centre and is the commercial capital and largest city of the Central Highlands, as well as a significant tourist destination. Ballarat is known for its history, culture and well-preserved colonial-era heritage, with much of the city subject to heritage overlays.
Hotels and Accommodation in Ballarat
There are all types of accommodation available in Ballarat. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Comfort Inn & Suites City Views
Hotels
+61353292777
101 Curtis St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Sovereign Park Motor Inn
Hotels
+61353313955
223 Main Rd, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Craig’s Royal Hotel
Hotels
+61353311377
10 Lydiard St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Oscars Hotel and Cafe Bar
Hotels
+61353311451
18 Doveton St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites
Hotels
+61353290200
525 Main Rd, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Ballarat is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Ballarat
BeFinancial
Accountants, Tax Services
+611300699161
809 Darling St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Banks in Ballarat
Cafes in Ballarat
Webster’s Market and Cafe
Coffee & Tea
+61353312498
61 Webster St, Ballarat Central Victoria 3350, Australia
Ballarista
Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
+61412648462
2a Lydiard St South, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
P. Frangos & Sons
Restaurants, Coffee & Tea
+61353311312
313 Sturt St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Cafe 921
Cafes
+61401347501
921 Sturt St, Ballarat Central Victoria 3350, Australia
The Turret Cafe & Catering
Restaurants, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
+61353344744
802 Sturt St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Carpet Cleaners in Ballarat
Dentists in Ballarat
Doctors and Medical clinics in Ballarat
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Westcare Medical Centre
Doctors
+61397475800
211 Barries Rd, #1, Melton West Victoria 3337, Australia
Dr Nigel Lambert
Doctors
+61352512865
15 Collins St, Drysdale Victoria 3222, Australia
Gisborne Medical Centre
Doctors
+61354283355
16 Brantome St, Gisborne Victoria 3437, Australia
Mammoth Health
Naturopathic/Holistic, Massage
+61352439084
Shop 2, 89A Barrabool Rd, Highton Victoria 3216, Australia
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Hospitals in Ballarat
Castlemaine Health
Medical Centers
+61354711555
142 Cornish St, Castlemaine Victoria 3450, Australia
Mechanics in Ballarat
Fred’s Auto Mechanic Repairs
Auto Repair
+61397427971
135-145 Railway Ave, Werribee Victoria 3030, Australia
Dudley House
Hotels, Auto Repair
+61353483033
101 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs Victoria 3461, Australia
Newspapers in Ballarat
Pest Control in Ballarat
Plumbers in Ballarat
Tait Plumbing
Plumbing
+611300550004
Melbourne Victoria 3337, Australia
Real Estate Agents in Ballarat
Restaurants in Ballarat
Hop Temple
Restaurants
+61353177158
24-30 Armstrong St North, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Ballarat Steakhouse
Steakhouses
+61353326777
10 Grenville St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
The Boatshed Restaurant
Modern Australian
+61353335533
27a Lake Wendouree Foreshore, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Cafe Meigas
Restaurants
+61353319444
33 Amrstorng St N, Shop 6, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
P. Frangos & Sons
Restaurants, Coffee & Tea
+61353311312
313 Sturt St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Schools in Ballarat
Eclipse Driver Training
Driving Schools
+61409315075
Hoppers Crossing Victoria 3029, Australia
Solicitors in Ballarat
Supermarkets in Ballarat
Maxi Foods
Grocery
+61353360799
601 La Trobe St, Ballarat Victoria 3350, Australia
Coles
Grocery
+61353347982
9389 Western Hwy, Lot 1, Warrenheip Victoria 3352, Australia
Country Grocers IGA Ballan
Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Fruits & Veggies
+61353681130
135 Inglis Street, Ballan Victoria 3342, Australia
Woolworths
Grocery
+61397418400
Cnr Cherry & Watton Sts, Werribee Victoria 3030, Australia
Castlemaine Fresh
Grocery
+61354722793
73 Mostyn St, Castlemaine Victoria 3450, Australia
Vets in Ballarat
Buninyong Veterinary Clinic
Veterinarians
+61353129727
316a Learmonth St, Buninyong Victoria 3357, Australia
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.
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