What to know about Ballarat
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
The City of Ballarat says the first step in using any public space for an event is to reserve the venue, otherwise anyone can reserve it before or during your event.
Source: City of Ballarat, event application guide (opens in a new tab)
The City of Ballarat says animal farms and jumping castles need a Local Laws Event permit, even if they offer free entry.
Source: City of Ballarat, event application guide (opens in a new tab)
The City of Ballarat says marquees with a floor area greater than 100 square metres need an occupancy (temporary building) permit, usually applied for by the hire company.
Source: City of Ballarat, event application guide (opens in a new tab)
Ballarat Aerodrome averages a July top of 10.1°C and a July low of 3.2°C.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Ballarat Aerodrome climate statistics (opens in a new tab)
The 2021 Census counted 111,973 people in the Ballarat Significant Urban Area.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Ballarat SUA (opens in a new tab)
Reserve first
The City of Ballarat's advice is to reserve the space before anything else; an unreserved spot can be booked by someone else, even during your party. A jumping castle needs a Local Laws Event permit, free entry or not. A marquee over 100 square metres needs an occupancy permit, which the hire company usually applies for (City of Ballarat). Check that it has.
Ballarat cold
Ballarat is one of the coolest cities on our list: the aerodrome averages a July top of 10.1°C and a low of 3.2°C (BoM). Heaters, sidewalls and an earlier finish make a winter party work.
Ballarat party hire FAQs
Does a jumping castle need a permit in Ballarat?
Yes. The City of Ballarat says jumping castles need a Local Laws Event permit, even with free entry.
Who applies for a big marquee's permit?
Usually the hire company, for marquees over 100 square metres. Ask it to confirm.