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Ballarat Property Recovery Aligns With Local Tech Job Expansion
Rising house prices and sales volumes in Q4 2025 occur alongside new technology positions and investor interest in the rental sector.
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Ballarat recorded a median house price of $593,250 in Q4 2025, reflecting 15.2% annual growth, while the median unit price was $434,000 with 19.8% annual growth. Total house sales surged 30.7% to 788 in Q4 2025 and unit sales increased 16.9% to 166.
The figures mark a rebound after Ballarat posted Australia's worst-performing regional market result in 2024, when values fell 6.3% over twelve months to a median of $525,000. Market conditions still favour buyers, with average vendor discounts at -2.8% for houses and -0.8% for units.
Tech Roles and New Employers
Accenture is opening a new technology and operations centre in Ballarat set for May 2025, creating positions in application development, IT service management and business functions. Approximately 75-78 technology jobs and 166 total IT vacancies are listed in Ballarat on major job boards. Major employers hiring include IBM, Accenture, ANZ, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Chemist Warehouse and St Vincent's Health Australia. Typical salaries for tech roles range from $70,000 to $100,000 per year.
The local IT market remains small but growth is expected as the State Government plans to relocate IT roles to the Ballarat GovHub. Seven beginner-level cyber security courses with no entry requirements are available in Ballarat, including a Certificate III in Basic Cyber Security Awareness.
Rental Yields and Vacancy Data
Rental yields in Ballarat average 3.3-4.2% with a vacancy rate of 1.4%. These returns compare with Melbourne's sub-3% yields and coincide with the reported sales increase. Ballarat hosts a regional cybersecurity ecosystem through the annual Ballarat Cybersecurity Survey, a collaboration between Federation University and Aiculus. BSides Ballarat, an annual beginner-focused cybersecurity conference, held events in May 2025 and February 2026.
Buyers and investors now weigh the combination of recovering prices, limited stock and steady employment listings when considering moves into the local market. The pattern of higher sales volumes and tighter vendor discounts suggests continued attention to both housing and workforce opportunities in coming months.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.