ABOUT BALLARAT

"Ballarat combines 19th century historic charm
with 21st century high tech amenities to create
the perfect blend of past and future."

As one of Australia's largest inland cities, Ballarat offers a powerful combination of location, services and lifestyle. Furthermore, the City boasts an impressive range of educational institutions, medical services, places of worship, clubs and entertainment venues, shopping centres, world-class sporting facilities and celebrated tourism attractions. In Ballarat, community infrastructure meets changing community needs with high quality, accessible social services for people at all stages of life.

Historic Ballarat combines the best of country and city living in a remarkable setting. Ballarat is large enough and far enough from Metropolitan Melbourne to retain its own distinctive provincial flavour and identity, yet it is located within easy commuting distance from Melbourne’s central business district.

Ballarat provides a verdant living environment that is noted for its beauty and green spaces. Home to 84,000 people, Ballarat offers a wide array of attractions including parks, public gardens and lakes - which are ideal for picnics and relaxation.

The streetscapes are more than attractive, offering splendid examples of Victorian architecture. The gold boom of the 1850s left a legacy of wide roads that make getting around a breeze. Safe streets, 24-hour taxi services and a comprehensive public transport system also help take the worry out of travelling.

Ballarat hosts a thriving alfresco dining, arts and music scene (our nightclubs and live-music venues are guaranteed to suit every taste and age).

Her Majesty's Theatre is arguably Australia's most historic theatre building, and the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery boasts the oldest and largest public art collection in regional Australia. Each year the City stages several exciting festivals, including the Begonia Festival, Springfest, Organs of the Goldfields, Heritage Week, Royal South Street Eisteddfod. the Ballarat Show, the Ballarat Cup and Arts in the Park.

And don't forget our celebrated tourist destinations such as Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre and Ballarat Wildlife Park.

For more detailed information on Ballarat as a place to Live, Work and invest, please visit the City of Ballarat's Economic Development website at www.businessballarat.com

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