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Where is Ballarat, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Ballarat is located in central Victoria, about 115 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. It lies between the undulating Central Highlands and the former goldfields that shaped the region’s landscape. It is famous for its rich gold rush history, well-preserved Victorian architecture, and the open-air museum Sovereign Hill.

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Facts about Ballarat, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Victoria
Region	Central Highlands
Location	About 110 km northwest of Melbourne, in Victoria’s Central Highlands
Coordinates	37.56° S, 143.85° E
Local Government Area	City of Ballarat
Founded	1838
Original Name	Ballaarat (from Indigenous Wathaurong language)
Elevation	435 m
Population	Approx. 117,000
Area	Approx. 740 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	3350–3356
Major Waterways	Yarrowee River, Lake Wendouree
Top Attractions	Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Eureka Centre, Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Demonym	Ballaratians
Main Industries	Tourism, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, agriculture
Nearest Airport	Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Website	https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

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