What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $450 | 47% | 37% | 30% | $78,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $310 | 32% | 25% | 21% | $54,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $380 | 39% | 31% | 26% | $66,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $435 | 45% | 35% | 29% | $76,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Ballarat, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $78,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Grampians
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains | $470 | 38% |
| Horsham | $430 | 35% |
| Ararat | $413 | 34% |
| Hepburn | $500 | 41% |
| Moorabool | $500 | 41% |
| Northern Grampians | $400 | 33% |
| Pyrenees | $400 | 33% |
| Hindmarsh | $320 | 26% |
| Yarriambiack | $280 | 23% |
Cheaper nearby: Horsham ($430), Ararat ($413), Northern Grampians ($400).
Based on 994 new leases in Ballarat in the June quarter 2026.
See your full take-home pay with the pay calculator, or compare rents across Victoria and NSW.
Rent data: Homes Victoria, Rental Report: quarterly median rents by local government area (June quarter 2026), CC BY 4.0 (DataVic), Homes Victoria (source). Median weekly rent for new leases. Take-home pay is our calculation with the ATO's 2026–27 withholding formulas.