Miners Rest

Miners Rest is a semi-rural suburb located 11 kilometers northwest of Ballarat's Central Business District, offering a tranquil lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. The area is known for its equine industry and features pedestrian and cycling connections linking major community hubs. The original township, surveyed in 1854, is situated at the northern end of the district. Local education is provided by Miners Rest Primary School, with secondary education available at Mount Rowan Secondary College. The suburb's population was 3,829 as of the 2021 census.