Ballan is Moorabools second largest town and is located 78km northwest of Melbourne. Its is perfect as a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of city life. Ballan was originally settled by the 'Over Straiters' settlers who came across from Van Deimens land then Ballan became a service town for Cobb & Co. Coaches with changing over at the 'Werribee Hut' resulting in an increase in the town's population. The Western freeway connects Ballan to Melbourne in the East and Ballarat in the West. Another main road is the Geelong Ballan Road which connects Ballan to Geelong.

Ballan is serviced by its own Railway station which is part of the Ballarat V Line rail service which can have you at Southern Cross Station in under an hour.

Ballan is a rapidly growing area and suits everyone from unit buyers to families looking for a home to small and medium acreage. Ballan has many local businesses, retail precinct, community groups and sporting clubs including football, lawn bowls and The Ballan Golf Club. It also keeps its historical charm with old style buildings including churches, The Mill House, Mechanics Hall and Courthouse.

Ballan has a Catholic and State primary school and has daily bus services to Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat for secondary schools.