Eureka, VIC 3350 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eureka is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3350, home to 633 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballarat local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 101 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 633
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,168 /week
- Median personal income
- $674 /week
- Median family income
- $1,568 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ballarat
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ballarat
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ballarat
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,096
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- St Alipius' Parish School
- Woodmans Hill Secondary College
- Canadian Lead Primary School
- Caledonian Primary School
- St Francis Xavier School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 58 bus stops
- Eureka Centre/Eureka St
- Joseph St/Eureka St
- Eureka Stockade Memorial Park/Eureka St
- Eureka Stockade Holiday Park/Stawell St S
- Stawell St/Charlesworth St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 129 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 9 supermarkets
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 85.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 391 resolvable premises in Eureka. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8,148 across postcode 3350 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4,380 property offences, 1,163 violent offences, 407 public order offences.
- Wider Ballarat LGA: 11,695 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eureka?
Eureka (VIC 3350) had 633 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Ballarat local government area.
What is the median rent in Eureka?
The median advertised rent in Eureka is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eureka?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Eureka covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Alipius' Parish School (0.8 km), Woodmans Hill Secondary College (1.1 km), Canadian Lead Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eureka?
Eureka is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eureka?
Across postcode 3350, 8,148 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,380), violent (1,163), public order (407). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Eureka?
In Eureka, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (85 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Eureka?
58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eureka centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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