Located 105 km NW of Melbourne, Ballarat is the third largest inland city in Australia. Best known for its gold rush in the 1850’s-1900’s and the Eureka Stockade Rebellion of 1854. Today’s Ballarat is a significant tourist destination, known for its history, culture and its well-preserved Victorian era heritage.
- Ballarat Established: 1838 (proclaimed City 1871)
- Ballarat Main Reason for Est: Grazing then Gold discovery in 1851.
- Ballarat Population: 101,686 (2016 census)
- Ballarat Main Industries:
- Service Industries
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Ballarat Council Website
- Ballarat Visitor Information Centre
- Ballarat Chamber of Commerce
- Ballarat Library
- Ballarat Airport (YBLT)
- Mitchell Park, Ballarat
- Ballarat Bus & Train Station
- Lydiard St / Main St, Ballarat Central
- Ballarat Base Hospital – (03) 5320 4000
- Ambulance Victoria – 000
- Country Fire Authority – (03) 5329 5500
- Ballarat Police – (03) 5336 6000