Ballarat is approximately 105 kilometres from Melbourne (under two hours drive) and is most notable for the award-winning open-air museum, Sovereign Hill. With its beautiful wildlife and many parks, Ballarat's peaceful serenity is perfect for those who want to live away from the CBD. Ballarat has a number of universities, major hospitals and growing businesses making it a great place to purchase a property. realestateVIEW.com.au offers a range of Ballarat real estate including properties for sale and rental properties to suit everyone. View the latest auction times, auction results and suburb profiles for Ballarat.