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VIC · Ballarat Council

Golden Point, 3350

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Updated

Desirability score

52/100
Average

Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs

61% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Regional town
  • Shops
  • Established
What Golden Point is known for: Top transport, Parks, Regional town, Shops, Established

Suburb profile

Golden Point anchors everyday life in Ballarat, a regional smaller community with its own identity and rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and safety holding up better.

Population

Population
2,217
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,309
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
125 of 1,120
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
57.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
80 / 131 / 4

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bradshaw St/Magpie St
  • Grant St/Magpie St
  • Peake St/Grant St
  • Sovereign Hill/Bradshaw St
  • Young St/Peel St S

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

37 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Install solar panels
    1 BLAIR STREET GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, demolition of an outbuilding, buildings and works associated with the construction of two additional dwellings, construction of a garage, three lot subdivision and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    504 GRANT STREET GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    305 MAIN ROAD GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two lot subdivision (boundary realignment) and creation of an easement.
    634A BARKLY STREET GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling, retrospective demolition/development of fencing and associated works
    407 GRANT STREET GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two additional dwellings, three (3) lot subdivision and creation of access to a Transport Zone 2
    218 MAIN ROAD GOLDEN POINT 3350In progress

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling and the development of a carport/garage and associated works
    512 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (Re-subdivision)
    617 HUMFFRAY STREET SOUTH GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for an education centre, reduction of car parking requirements and waiving of bicycle facilities
    613 MAIN ROAD GOLDEN POINT 3350Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations and additions, including partial demolition of dwelling and demolition of outbuildings
    621 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carport and garage
    102 Bradshaw StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a boundary fence
    121 GRANT STREET GOLDEN POINT 3350In progress

  • March 2021

  • Boundary realignment
    634A Barkly StreetWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Installation of non-illuminated business identification signage
    300 Bradshaw StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 23 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Rendering and painting of brick verandah and fence
    517 Barkly StreetWithdrawn
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling
    523 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Demolition of outbuildings and fencing, development of two (2) additional dwellings and a three (3) lot subdivision
    7 Peake StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and development of outbuilding
    306 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of outbuilding
    102 Bradshaw StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works, sale and consumption of liquor (under a restaurant and cafe licence), display of business identification and illuminated signage and alteration of access to a road zone category 1 Amendment to Condition 12 to increase patron numbers Amendment to Condition 13 to increase the hours of operation Amendment to plans to increase the red-line area
    227 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling, demolition of a carport, crossover and boundary fence (retrospective), development of a boundary fence (retrospective), reduction in car parking requirements
    69 Peel Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of dwelling and associated structures
    405 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling and associated works
    633 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of existing roof and replacement with new roof
    401 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    526 Tress StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two (2) dwellings and two (2) lot subdivsiion
    401 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Reduction of car parking associated with a medical centre and erection of business identification signage
    4/402 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    314-316 Humffray Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling, demolition and development of a fence
    510 Bond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two additional dwellings and three lot subdivision
    315 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding and associated works
    625 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling, demolition of a carport, crossover and boundary fence (retrospective), development of a boundary fence (retrospective), reduction in car parking requirements
    69 Peel Street SouthWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Demolition of a front fence and construction of a front fence (retrospective)
    5 James StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor and alterations and additions to an existing hotel.
    221 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment) removal of easement and creation of easement
    510 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a shed
    120 English StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of a second dwelling on a lot
    107 Little Dodds StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

100 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Amusement Arcade
  • Next ATMATM
  • Bbq (4)
  • Bench (14)
  • SarisBicycle Repair Station
  • Bradshaw St/Barkly StBus stop
  • Bradshaw St/Magpie StBus stop
  • Burdeu St/Main RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Cameron St/Barkly StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Jack Greville ParkPark
  • Pearces ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Robinson & Wayne's Apothecaries Hallpharmacy
  • UFSpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • BALLARAT PROCESSIONAL DRAGONYH2457
  • CLOWANCENH1898
  • MINERS RIGHTS COLLECTIONYH2112
  • PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STORE ORIGINALLY IN GEELYH2248

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
52.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1533rd in Australia
State rank
326th in VIC
Peer rank
#31 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#57 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
61%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • BALLARAT PROCESSIONAL DRAGONheritageYH2457
  • CLOWANCEheritageNH1898
  • MINERS RIGHTS COLLECTIONheritageYH2112
  • PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STORE ORIGINALLY IN GEELheritageYH2248
  • Robinson & Wayne's Apothecaries Hallhealthpharmacy
  • UFShealthpharmacy
  • Apex Parkgovernmentpark
  • Jack Greville Parkgovernmentpark
  • Pearces Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alterations and additions to a dwellingplanning523 Humffray Street SouthLodged 14 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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