Alfredton

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

11,822
Population (2021)
$43,732
Median Income
8.01 km²
Area
457m
Elevation
Growth SuburbRegional LivingFamily-FriendlyModern Estates

About Alfredton

Alfredton is a rapidly growing suburb on the western fringe of Ballarat, 8 kilometres from the CBD. As one of Ballarat's newest residential areas, it offers modern homes and family-friendly estates. V/Line services connect residents to Melbourne, making commuting viable for some professionals.

Life here centres on new families enjoying contemporary homes with space. The Lucas and Alfredton shopping precincts provide daily needs, while Ballarat's city centre offers broader amenities. The community attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking modern regional living with space and value.

Alfredton falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.56°, 143.80°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
8.01 km²
Elevation
457m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Dyson and Remembrance Drive Alfredton 3350 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$365
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,608
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,220
Census 2021
11,822
28.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,360
Income 2021
$43,732
23.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,611
Born Overseas 1,831

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 469
  • 2. England 208
  • 3. China 149
  • 4. New Zealand 108
  • 5. Philippines 68
  • 6. Sri Lanka 65
  • 7. South Africa 60
  • 8. Netherlands 40
  • 9. Malaysia 34
  • 10. Scotland 33
  • 11. Germany 32
  • 12. Iraq 26
  • 13. Pakistan 25
  • 14. Bangladesh 24
  • 15. Ireland 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,703
Australian 4,454
Irish 1,660
Scottish 1,455
Indian 538
German 461
Dutch 359
Chinese 350
Italian 288
Australian Aboriginal 146

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,968
Both parents born in Australia
2,398
Both parents born overseas
1,065
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.9%
Christianity
44.0%
Hinduism
2.8%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
764 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,950 (16.5%)
15-19 years
936 (7.9%)
20-24 years
756 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,398 (11.8%)
35-44 years
1,657 (14.0%)
45-54 years
1,517 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,182 (10.0%)
65-74 years
994 (8.4%)
75-84 years
533 (4.5%)
85+ years
144 (1.2%)

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