Soldiers Hill Property Market
& Suburb Profile

The Town

Small in size but large in character, history, and beauty, Soldiers Hill is a suburb positioned just north of Ballarat’s famed CBD. The name of the suburb came about in 1859 during the area’s first residential land sales and was to honour the Colonial forces of Australia’s 40th Regiment who were stationed there prior to the Eureka Stockade.

Victorian era is the predominant architecture of many of the stunning period homes that line the streets of Soldiers Hill. All schooling and shopping bases are covered with its close proximity to the Ballarat Central, while a small yet enticing selection of restaurants only adds to the suburb’s alluring charm.

The Numbers

Population: 2,813

Median Age: 40

Married: 38.9%

Never Married: 43.2%

Couple family without children: 40.2%

Couple family with children: 41.5%

Family households: 56.6%

(Data taken from the 2021 Australian Census, click here for more details)

What To See

With bluestone pillars flanking its entrance, The Walter J Jones Memorial Park (421 Havelock Street) is a scenic reserve with a playground named after the philanthropic local wood carter Walter Jones. This charming park is ideal for weekend picnics with friends, while the kids will love utilising the play equipment.

Where To Eat And Drink

The North Star Hotel (302 Lydiard Street North) is that perfect blend of modern meets period, with heartwarming brick interiors complemented by a trendy contemporary fit-out. You can’t go wrong with the roasted pork belly or slow-cooked lamb shank, while there is an extensive kid's menu and plenty of beers on tap. With a relaxing atmosphere and arguably the best coffee in Soldiers Hill, Tin Roof Ballarat (302 Macarthur Street) promises classic breakfast and brunch fare as well as a select lunch menu that has the Karaage Chicken Baobun as its star! With a striking weatherboard exterior, Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria’s (451 Doveton Street North) motto of ‘One thing, made well’ truly stands up. From the Sweet Spud and New Yorker to the spicy Scaldore, their pizzas always hit the spot.

Where To Stay Active

Ballarat North Bowls Club

402 Gregory Street

(03) 5331 7091

Where To Learn

Macarthur Street Primary School

401 Macarthur Street

(03) 5332 4746

St Columba’s Primary School

306 Howard Street

(03) 5332 4894

Soldiers Hill Kindergarten

506 Armstrong Street North

(03) 5332 6668