Shopping Centres in Ballarat, Best Malls & Retail

Shopping Centres in Ballarat 2026, Overview

Ballarat's retail scene is anchored by the Bridge Mall CBD precinct and Stockland Wendouree, with Sturt Street offering boutique independent retail and the weekend markets providing local character. Here's a guide to Ballarat's best shopping in 2026.

Bridge Mall and the CBD

• Ballarat Bridge Mall, Bridge Mall, Ballarat CBD. The CBD pedestrian mall, specialty retailers, cafes and the historic Ballarat streetscape. Adjacent to the Town Hall.
• Ballarat Target and CBD stores, Sturt Street and Bridge Mall. CBD specialty retail precinct.

Stockland Wendouree

• Stockland Wendouree, 311 Gillies Street North, Wendouree. Ballarat's largest suburban mall, Kmart, Target, Woolworths, Coles and 80+ specialty stores. The primary retail destination for the Lake Wendouree and Wendouree west suburbs. stockland.com.au/wendouree

Sturt Street Boutiques

Sturt Street is Ballarat's premium boutique shopping strip, independent fashion, homewares, antiques and the Mitchell Harris wine shop (an excellent gift destination). Sturt Street is the preferred shopping strip for heritage-conscious Ballarat residents.

Markets

Ballarat Farmers' Market (Dawson Street, first Sunday each month) and the Ballarat Swap Meet (Ballarat Showgrounds, biannual) are popular events. The Sovereign Hill gift shop is also an excellent destination for Ballarat-specific artisan goods. sovereignhill.com.au

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