5 Talbot St S, Ballarat Central is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom Unit with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 1003m2 and floor size of 211m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2026. There are other 5 bedroom Unit sold in Ballarat Central in the last 12 months.
An exceptional opportunity is on offer to secure an entire unit complex in one of Ballarat Centrals most tightly held and highly sought-after inner-city pockets. Positioned on approximately 1,000sqm+ (1003m) of prime central land with valuable front and rear access, this substantial holding delivers immediate rental returns alongside outstanding long-term development potential.The property comprises five well-maintained one-bedroom units, each offering a practical and comfortable layout including a light-filled living and dining area with gas heating, a functional kitchen with gas cooking, a combined bathroom and laundry, and a spacious bedroom. Individual single carports provide convenient off-street parking for each residence. With strong rental demand in this blue-chip city-fringe location, investors can expect reliable occupancy and premium returns of approximately $350 per week per unit one upgraded.Perfectly positioned just 570 metres from Sturt Street, 1.0km to Lake Wendouree, 1.1km to the Ballarat CBD and only 1.7km to the Railway Station, the location is second to none. Three major hospitals are on your doorstep, along with public transport, shops, cafes and essential amenities ensuring consistent appeal to both tenants and owner-occupiers.The generous allotment, dual access and flexible layout present exciting possibilities for renovation, enhancement or complete redevelopment (STCA). Whether you choose to retain the existing units for strong cash flow or capitalise on the scale and positioning with a transformative project, the potential here is undeniable.An opportunity of scale, location and flexibility secure this premium development site and unlock both immediate income and significant long-term upside.** Floorplan reflects unit 2
The size of Ballarat Central is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. There are 5 parks, covering nearly 3.7% of the total area. The population of Ballarat Central in 2016 was 5328 people. By 2021 the population was 5378 showing a population growth of 0.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ballarat Central is 20-29 years. Households in Ballarat Central are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ballarat Central work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 57.60% of the homes in Ballarat Central were owner-occupied compared with 56.90% in 2016.
Ballarat Central has 4,474 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ballarat Central have seen a 9.45% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 18.33% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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