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ARARAT is situated in Other Regional Victoria and has a population of 8,500 residents with a density of 53 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows median house prices at $0.3M, representing a substantial 90% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices also sit at $0.3M with a 64% rise over the same period, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures.

Education: Educational options in the area include Ararat Secondary College, a public school ranked #269 among state schools, and Marian College, a private institution ranked #204 among independent schools, according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The suburb experiences a crime rate of 11,612 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly elevated crime rate compared to the state norm, as reported by the Crime Statistics Agency in September 2025.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.00% of the local population, totalling approximately 85 residents, reflecting a relatively small ethnic community presence.

Transport: Ararat is positioned approximately 204.6km from the CBD, requiring about 134 minutes by car to reach central Melbourne. The suburb does not have access to a train station.