Victoria location profile
Waubra VIC 3352
Waubra is a small rural township on the volcanic plains north-west of Ballarat, best known for the Waubra Wind Farm. It offers wide-open spaces, a close-knit community, and country living within commuting reach of Ballarat.
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Why families consider Waubra
Predominantly a farming and lifestyle acreage community with long-term locals, young families, and Ballarat commuters. Quiet, community-focused living with local sport and school events central to social life.
Amenities & services
- Local general store and post office
- Waubra Primary School
- Community hall and recreation reserve
- Nearest supermarkets and retail in Creswick and Ballarat
- GP clinics in Creswick/Miners Rest; major hospitals in Ballarat
- Limited local cafe/takeaway options
- Fuel available locally or along Sunraysia Highway
- Creswick Library (Creswick)
- Ballarat Library – Doveton St North (Ballarat CBD)
- Beaufort Library (Beaufort)
Transport & connectivity
- V/Line coach service along Sunraysia Highway (Ballarat–St Arnaud/Donald) with local stop
- Nearest train stations: Wendouree and Ballarat
- Major roads: Sunraysia Highway (B220)
- Local school bus services to nearby towns
Lifestyle & recreation
- Waubra Recreation Reserve (football/netball, cricket, courts)
- Lake Learmonth foreshore for walking, boating and picnics
- Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve hiking and birdwatching
- Community events at Waubra Memorial Hall
- Nearby Pyrenees wine region cellar doors
- Pools, gyms and sports complexes in Ballarat and Creswick
- Waubra Recreation Reserve
- Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve
- Creswick State Forest
- Lake Learmonth Foreshore Reserve
Education context
No dedicated childcare centre in Waubra; families use long day care, kindergarten and OSHC in Creswick, Miners Rest and Ballarat, with availability varying and occasional waitlists.
- Federation University Australia – Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
- Federation University – SMB and Camp St campuses (Ballarat CBD)
- Australian Catholic University – Ballarat Aquinas Campus (Ballarat)
- University of Melbourne – Creswick Campus (SEFS)