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Bakery Hill

VIC 3350 • Victoria

180
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricInner CityUniversity Town
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About Bakery Hill

Bakery Hill is a small historic precinct and locality on the eastern fringe of Ballarat's central business district in regional Victoria, within the City of Ballarat local government area. With a resident population of around 180 people in just 0.24 square kilometres, it functions primarily as a commercial and mixed-use area rather than a traditional residential suburb. The name dates to the gold rush era of the 1850s, when bakeries and businesses serving the nearby Eureka goldfields flourished on this rise overlooking the diggings.

Bakery Hill's greatest claim to fame is its proximity to the 1854 Eureka Stockade, one of the most pivotal events in Australian history, where gold miners rose against colonial authorities in a revolt widely regarded as a foundational moment for Australian democracy and workers' rights. Today the area sits adjacent to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), within easy walking distance of Ballarat's CBD, Victoria Street's dining precinct, and Ballarat railway station. The precinct draws history enthusiasts, Federation University students, and visitors to Ballarat's thriving cultural scene.

Bakery Hill falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by the Ballarat Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Ballarat, while state elections fall under the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.57°, 143.86°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.24 km²
Population Density
754 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3350

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3350, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,466
Median 2023–24
$57,488
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,006

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3350; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat Station
0.9 km
11 min

Bus Services

  • 1, 2, 3, 7 — Ballarat City Centre / local routes 5-15 min
  • Interstate coach (Ballarat) — Melbourne CBD 1h 20min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
115 km
By Train
V/Line from Ballarat Station (~0.9 km): approx. 1h 20min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min - 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ Western Freeway / Midland Highway; V/Line trains run frequently on the Ballarat line

Walkability Very Walkable

Central Ballarat location with excellent footpaths; CBD shops, cafés, the Eureka Centre, and Ballarat Station all within a 10-minute walk

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
180
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ballarat Local Government Area, which contains Bakery Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
467.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 46.3%
Motor vehicle theft
449.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.3% 10yr Up 11.4%
Non-FV assault
395.7 / 100k
2yr Up 38.7% 10yr Up 20.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Down 52.3% 10yr Up 67.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,167 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 27.0%
View all offence subgroups for Ballarat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakery Hill in Ballarat? +

Bakery Hill is a small precinct on the eastern edge of the Ballarat CBD in regional Victoria, adjacent to Eureka Street and close to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE).

Why is Bakery Hill historically significant? +

Bakery Hill was a gathering point for gold miners during the 1854 Eureka Stockade uprising. The miners raised the Southern Cross flag here before their stand against colonial authorities, an event widely regarded as a defining moment in Australian democratic history.

How far is Bakery Hill from Melbourne? +

Bakery Hill is approximately 115 km west of Melbourne CBD. The V/Line train service from nearby Ballarat Station takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.

What is the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE)? +

MADE is a world-class heritage museum in Ballarat, adjacent to Bakery Hill, that tells the story of the Eureka Stockade and its legacy for Australian democracy. It is one of regional Victoria's premier cultural attractions.

Are there schools near Bakery Hill VIC? +

Bakery Hill is close to several Ballarat schools, including Ballarat High School, Ballarat Grammar, Star of the Sea College, and Federation University's Mount Helen campus, which is a short drive to the south.

Is Bakery Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bakery Hill is part of the Ballarat LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Bakery Hill? +

Bakery Hill had a population of 180 at the 2021 Census.