Bald Hills, 3364

Location

Bald HIlls is located 15km north of the regional city of Ballarat and 6.5km east of the bustling town of Creswick. Bald Hills lies 129km northwest of Melbourne.

About the area

Large volcanic hills are dotted around this region north of Ballarat giving Bald Hills its name. This beautiful region of Victoria is close to the charming country town of Creswick and its surrounding State Parks and Plantations create a lovely forest environment as you drive down the country roads.

Opportunity abounds in this region and Bald Hills is the perfect place to build your dream home or even a weekender. Proximity to the nearby town of Crewick and the regional city of Ballarat ensure you are never too far away from good facilities and amenities.

Public Transport

The closest train station is at Wendouree, a large suburb on the northwest fringe of Ballarat, which is a 13 minute drive from Bald Hills. The train journey from Wendouree to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station takes 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Driving

In Bald Hills you are never too far away, with the closest town of Creswick an 8 minute drive away. Heading due south to the regional city of Ballarat takes 17 minutes and driving to Melbourne takes an hour and a half.

Shopping

The nearby town of Creswick is an 8 minute drive away from Bald Hills. This charming country town has a supermarket, bank, petrol station and a pharmacy as well as many specialty food and retail stores.

For the big grocery shop, residents of Bald Hills may choose to drive to Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre which is an 11 minute drive south.

Education

In nearby Creswick there are 3 primary schools to choose from. For secondary school the closest options are in Wendouree, a 13 minute drive south from Bald Hills. Mount Rowan Secondary School caters for students from year 7 - year 12 and Yuille Park Community College caters for year 8 - year 12 students.

Recreation

The neighbouring town of Creswick has a bustling cafe scene and plenty of outdoor spaces to explore. With great playgrounds, parks, lakes and walks there is a lot to keep you busy.

The Creswick Market, held once a month, is a popular Farmer’s Market and weekend attraction.