One of Ballarat’s newer suburbs, Winter Valley, is approximately 5.4 square kilometres.The population of Winter Valley in 2011 was 4,932 people and by the 2016 Census the population was 6,309 showing a population growth of 27.9% in the area during that time.
CoreLogic data indicates that the predominant age group in Winter Valley is 20-29 years with households in Winter Valley being primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1,400 – $1,799 per month on mortgage repayments, and in general, people in Winter Valley work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 72.5% of the homes in Winter Valley were owner-occupied compared with 71.5% in 2016.
Australian property prices maintained their strong upward trajectory in June 2025, with house values rising by 1.0 per cent to $941,101, marking a solid 7.0 per cent increase over the past year. This sustained growth highlights the significant influence of two interest rate cuts earlier in the year. The March … Read more
Australian property prices continue to demonstrate resilience with modest monthly growth across February 2025. House prices recorded a 0.2 per cent monthly increase, bringing the national mean to $909,617, while unit values rose by 0.2 per cent to reach $675,820. The market’s steady performance reflects ongoing supply constraints balancing against … Read more