Rooms For Rent in Ballarat
Looking for an all-inclusive furnished room in Ballarat? Enquire about availability, inclusions, and what to expect next.
Benefits of Co-Living
Renting with Co-Living NextGen in Ballarat gives you the benefits of a professionally managed home, with the flexibility of a rooming house.
Fully furnished units
Move into a fully furnished unit which includes your own living room, bedroom, bathroom and outdoor area.
Utilities and WiFi included
Internet and essential household services are included in your rent so budgeting and move-in is easy!
Professionally managed homes
Our team manages the property, house rules, and resident experience so expectations are clear from the start.
Responsive maintenance support
Maintenance issues are handled through an active property management team, including urgent support where required.
What's Included
Inside our Ballarat properties
Every Co-Living NextGen property is purpose-built and fully equipped — here's what you get when you move in.
Your Furnished Room
Every room comes fully furnished — sofa, wall-mounted TV, desk, mini-fridge, microwave, and kitchenette. Move in with just your suitcase.
Shared Kitchen & Dining
Spacious communal kitchen with a full-size fridge, oven, dishwasher, and timber dining table — built for cooking and sharing meals together.
Secure Personal Storage
Each tenant gets a numbered, lockable storage unit. Keep your belongings safe and the communal areas tidy.
Purpose-Built Homes
Our properties are brand-new builds designed specifically for co-living — not converted share houses. Quality construction with off-street parking.
About the Area
Living in Ballarat
Ballarat is a thriving regional city with historic architecture, a vibrant arts and café scene, and a direct V/Line train to Melbourne. With a strong job market across government, healthcare, education, and hospitality, it's a popular choice for people looking for an affordable alternative to city living without giving up career opportunities or lifestyle amenities.
Who it suits
Single, young professionals aged 20–35 who are currently renting
Work or study locally within the Ballarat region
Employed in government services, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality
Seeking affordable, low-maintenance accommodation close to amenities
Transport
Ballarat Station
Employment
Ballarat GovHub
Health
Ballarat Base Hospital
Education
Federation University
Shopping
Stockland Wendouree
Recreation
Sovereign Hill
What to Expect
How the enquiry process works
We keep the process straightforward, but we still screen properly so the property and its residents remain a good fit.
Send an enquiry
Tell us your preferred suburb, contact details, and any timing or room requirements so we can understand what you need.
Application and screening
If a suitable option is available, we will guide you through the application and screening requirements before approval.
Move-in coordination
Approved applicants receive property details, house rules, and move-in information before arrival.
After you enquire, response times depend on current room availability and suburb demand.
Supported Locations
Suburbs we currently support
Let us know your preferred suburb in the form. If we have a suitable option available, we will guide you through the next steps.
Renting in Ballarat
Ballarat is approximately 113 km from Melbourne. The drive takes around 1 hour 20 minutes via the Western Freeway, and V/Line trains run direct services in approximately 1 hour 19 minutes from Southern Cross Station.
Ballarat properties are located near Ballarat Station (V/Line to Melbourne), Ballarat Base Hospital (Grampians Health), Federation University and Australian Catholic University, the Ballarat GovHub (1,000+ government jobs), Stockland Wendouree shopping centre, and recreational areas including Lake Wendouree and Sovereign Hill.
Yes. Ballarat is home to Federation University and Australian Catholic University, and the Ballarat GovHub houses over 1,000 government jobs. Co-living offers an affordable, furnished option for students, staff, and public sector workers who need convenient accommodation close to campus or the CBD.