Ballarat East
vic 3350

The Town

The oldest site in Ballarat, Ballarat East is the 4th most populated suburb in the area and is filled with an abundance of incredible highlights.

With a history dating back to the 1840s when it was known as Black Hill Flats, the suburb changed drastically with the discovery of gold in 1851, bringing with it an influx of immigrants. The suburb was also the location for the Eureka Rebellion (or Eureka Stockade as it is also known), which was an armed conflict that took place in 1854 by gold miners in response to an arbitrary tax enforced by the government. In 2022, a ‘Pathway of Remembrance’ at the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park was unveiled to mark the event. Today, Ballarat East is a welcoming and vibrant suburb dominated by picturesque historical and heritage dwellings dating all the way back to the 1860s and through the 1940s.

The Numbers

Population: 5,937

Median Age: 43

Married: 33.7%

Never Married: 42.6%

Couple family without children: 45.7%

Couple family with children: 29.9%

Family households: 55.2%

(data taken from the 2021 Australian Census, click here for more details)

What To See

Ballarat Wildlife Park (250 Fussell Street) allows visitors to interact with free-roaming kangaroos and see koalas, wombats, and ‘Crunch’ the 5-metre super croc (don’t worry, he’s not roaming free).

The Eureka Centre Ballarat (102 Stawell Street South) is the place to go to learn all about the social history and cultural impact of the gold rush, as well as the infamous events surrounding the Eureka Stockade. The centre is also home to one of Australia’s most iconic artefacts, the Eureka Flag!

Mount Xavier Golf Club (118 Fortune Street, Ballarat) is a shorter but challenging 18-hole course that also offers lawn bowls, while the beautiful Pennyweight Park (221 Otway Street South) is a great space to walk the dog and let the kids run around at the playground.

Where To Eat And Drink

‘Come and join the sugar rush’ is the motto at The Little Cupcake (223 Eureka Street), which is advice you need to take seriously! From favourites like salted caramel and red velvet all the way to vegan and gluten-free options, The Little Cupcake also do a range of pull-apart cakes as well as themed cupcakes for baby showers and gender reveal events.

Café Brolga (207-213 Richards Street) is a charming and somewhat old-school eatery where you can grab a coffee or some fish & chips when you visit the Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Warm rotis and fragrant curries will be your favourites at Indian Grill @ Ballarat (602 Eureka Street), which blends modern interiors which traditional Indian décor.

No visit to Ballarat East will be complete without a stop at the Queens Head Hotel (146 Humffray Street North) for a parma and a pot, with this icon also offering delicious English-style options.

Where To Stay Active

East Point Football and Netball Club [email protected]

Ballarat Yoga 306 York Street 0412 123 821

SWF 24/7 Gym 109 Mair Street East 0401 889 265

Where To Learn

Woodmans Hill Secondary College 1 Fussell Street (03) 5336 7264

St Francis Xavier Primary School 100 Fortune Street (03) 5331 6311

St Alipius Parish School 106-108 Victoria Street (03) 5331 1816

Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts 112A Victoria Street (03) 5331 3086