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Prices have stabilised after the pandemic surge. Here is where the market stands.
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Ballarat's property market experienced extraordinary growth between 2020 and 2023 as Melbourne migration drove up prices across regional Victoria. In 2025 and 2026, the market has stabilised, creating a more predictable environment for buyers and sellers.
The median house price in Ballarat sits around $550,000 to $600,000 in established suburbs in mid-2026. Alfredton and newer estate areas are typically $500,000 to $580,000 for new builds. The Lake Wendouree precinct commands premiums above $800,000 for heritage homes in good condition.
Ballarat's rental market remains tight despite some easing from the extreme lows of 2021-2023. Three-bedroom house rents in established suburbs average $380 to $480 per week. Vacancy rates have improved slightly from the crisis levels of 2022 but remain below the level that provides comfortable choice for renters.
Ballarat remains one of Victoria's most accessible markets for first home buyers, particularly when compared to Melbourne. The Victorian Homebuyer Fund and First Home Owner Grant have supported purchase activity from younger buyers. Many first-home buyers in the $420,000 to $500,000 price range are active in the market.
Investor activity has increased as yields in Ballarat represent better returns than Melbourne on comparable quality properties. The combination of stable rental income and population growth projections for the region continues to attract regional property investors.
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