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VIC · Ballarat Council

Miners Rest, 3352

Current weather

7.3°CLight drizzle

95% humidity · 24.4 km/h wind · 9.2° / 6.2° today · 14.1 mm rain

Desirability score

51.6/100

1561st in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Miners Rest is a smaller suburban community in the Ballarat area, home to around 3,829 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 148 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 38.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 17 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,829
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,983
Dwelling vacancy
4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
55 of 1,370
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
73.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
104 / 9 / 6

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
148
Against the person
22
Against property
103
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 174 residents
State safety percentile
34.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault8
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft19
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle28
  • B49 Other Theft22
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order13

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
994
  • Miners Rest Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Albert St/Giffard St
  • Cummins Rd/Howe St
  • McArthur Park Bvd/Howe St
  • Miners Rest SC/Howe St
  • Victoria St/Albert St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

17 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/04/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, DRAFFINS ROAD22 Apr 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 31/03/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN FREEWAY, DRAFFINS ROAD30 Mar 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY, WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, WESTERN IN-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN IN-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN IN-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY, WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, WESTERN IN-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, WESTERN IN-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SUNRAYSIA HIGHWAY, WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

91 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Carport/outbuidling
    333 KENNEDYS ROAD MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition to an existing garage
    24 RAGLAN STREET MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding
    5 LARFIELD COURT MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and shed
    47 AQUIVER TERRACE MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    45 AQUIVER TERRACE MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of stables
    220 SHARPES ROAD MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and associated works
    6 BRIDLE STREET MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated works
    10 JURIFY DRIVE MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of a dwelling
    4 STABLE COURT MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of five dwellings and a staged seven lot subdivision
    9 SHARPES ROAD MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    1 BOLD FRONT COURT MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of horse stables
    240 KENNEDYS ROAD MINERS REST 3352NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of a dwelling
    3 BOLD FRONT COURT MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of verandah
    355 Davenport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a dwelling and associated works
    4 STABLE COURT MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    6 Bold Front CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    7 Bold Front CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    60 HOWE STREET MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    LOT 2 KENNEDYS ROAD MINERS REST 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a shed
    163-169 Howe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a dwelling
    34 Aquiver TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    7 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged eight lot subdivision and creation of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    46 Howe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    1 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    28 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    31 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    3 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    2 Bold Front CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • The development of an outbuilding
    318 Kennedys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    17 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    8 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    20 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    7 Bridle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    2 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    24 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling
    13 Stable CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a dwelling
    26 Aquiver TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    29 Jurify DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a pergola
    318 Kennedys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    18 Jurify DrivePermit 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

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Bus stop (7)
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling
  • Shelter

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • James Court ReservePark
  • Miners Rest ParkPark
  • Miners Rest WetlandsPark
  • North Common Wetland ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Miners Rest Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
18
Parks (OSM)
18

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
51.6/100
National rank
1561st in Australia
State rank
345th in VIC
Peer rank
#14 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#64 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime8
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime19
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime28
  • B49 Other Theftcrime22
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime13
  • Miners Rest Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • James Court Reservegovernmentpark
  • Miners Rest Parkgovernmentpark
  • Miners Rest Wetlandsgovernmentpark
  • North Common Wetland Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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