Location – BALLARAT, West, Victoria
| Population | 85,956 |
| Postcode | 3350 |
| Transport Access | Car, train |
| Distance to Melbourne | 108 km |
| Drive to Melbourne | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Train to Melbourne | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Bus/Coach to Melbourne | N/A |
| Drive to neighbouring towns | 1 hour 15 minutes to Geelong 1 hour 40 minutes to Bendigo |
| Key Industries | Manufacturing, agriculture, minerals, health and community services, education, training |
| Climate | Summer (Dec-Feb) 10°C - 25°C Winter (Jun-Aug) 3°C - 12°C |
| Educational Services | Pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, TAFE (Technical & Further Education), Universities |
| Where can I learn English? | University of Ballarat Lydiard St South, Ballarat VIC 3350 |
| Cultural Services | Art galleries, museums, theatre |
| Attractions | Antique shops, goldfields, The Eureka Centre, wildlife park, wineries |
| Recreation | Botanical gardens, gardens, parks, waterways |
| Hospital | Yes |
| Real Estate Agents | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Childcare Centres | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Helpful Websites | City of Ballarat Live in Victoria |
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See: Victoria
See also: Life in Australia
