Creswick - Clunes, VIC 3512
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Ballarat's centre.
- Regional lifestyle
- $250/wk Median
- 13.7% Renters
Creswick - Clunes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.1k
- Median age
- 49
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 15.8km
- Walkability
- 6.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Creswick - Clunes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Creswick - Clunes offers a genuinely different pace from Ballarat's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $250 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 8,085, with 13.7% renting rather than owning.
Around Creswick - Clunes
Creswick - Clunes Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Creswick - Clunes Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Creswick - Clunes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Creswick - Clunes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Creswick - Clunes.
Is Creswick - Clunes family-friendly for renters?
Creswick - Clunes has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $250/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Ballarat.
Is Creswick - Clunes walkable?
Creswick - Clunes carries a walkability score of 6.3/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Creswick - Clunes?
Creswick - Clunes has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 8,085, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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