Ballan, Victoria

Ballan /bəˈlæn/ is a small town in the state of Victoria, Australia located on the Werribee River, 78 kilometres (48 mi) northwest of Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Ballan had a population of 2,774. It is the main administrative centre for the Shire of Moorabool local government area. During the Victorian Gold Rush, it became an important staging point for coaches travelling to the Ballarat goldfields.

Ballan, Victoria

Ballan /bəˈlæn/ is a small town in the state of Victoria, Australia located on the Werribee River, 78 kilometres (48 mi) northwest of Melbourne. At the 2011 census, Ballan had a population of 2,774. It is the main administrative centre for the Shire of Moorabool local government area. During the Victorian Gold Rush, it became an important staging point for coaches travelling to the Ballarat goldfields.