Ballarat
cnr Lydiard and, Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Ballarat is a historic site in Ballarat Central, Victoria, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 12 landmarks in Ballarat Central.
Ballarat at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- Victoria
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 6
- Ballarat Central rank
- #5 of 12
- National rank
- #435 of 489
About Ballarat
Located in Ballarat Central, Victoria, Ballarat is catalogued as a historic site — one of 67 historic sites tracked across Australia. Among Ballarat Central's landmarks it currently ranks #5 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Ballarat 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #43 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Ballarat ranks #435 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 89%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Victoria it sits at #81 of 93, and within the historic sites category it holds #43 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the historic sites average of 4.61, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Ballarat is located at cnr Lydiard and, Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Ballarat Central. For the wider context, the Ballarat Central city page ranks all 12 local landmarks side by side, and the Historic Sites category page compares Ballarat with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ballarat worth visiting?
- Ballarat is a historic site in Ballarat Central, Victoria, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 12 landmarks in Ballarat Central.
- Where is Ballarat?
- Ballarat is located at cnr Lydiard and, Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Ballarat?
- Ballarat is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Ballarat rated?
- Ballarat holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 6 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Ballarat?
- By visitor review volume, Ballarat ranks #435 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 89%), #81 of 93 in Victoria, and #5 of 12 in Ballarat Central.
- How does Ballarat compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Ballarat ranks #43 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Ballarat?
- The closest landmarks to Ballarat are Burke and Wills Fountain (41 m away), Ballarat Carillon (137 m away), Art Gallery of Ballarat (154 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
More Landmarks in Ballarat Central

Art Gallery of Ballarat
4.7Ballarat Central, Victoria

Eureka Centre Ballarat
4.5Ballarat Central, Victoria
Sturt Street Gardens
4.5Ballarat Central, Victoria

Burke and Wills Fountain
4.7Ballarat Central, Victoria
Ballarat Cenotaph
4.8Ballarat Central, Victoria

Ballarat Carillon
5.0Ballarat Central, Victoria
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.