Naming Places in the City of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat is responsible for naming and renaming places, features, and roads across the municipality. Clear and consistent naming is essential to ensure locations are easily identifiable for residents, visitors, and emergency services.

All naming decisions must comply with the State Governments Naming Rules for Places in Victoria (2022 Edition), which are established under the Geographic Place Names Act 1998. These rules help ensure that names are unique, appropriate and, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the area.

Naming Proposal Process

Get Involved

You can

  • Learn More about our approach to naming
  • Suggest a name for a place, feature or road
  • View recent naming proposals

Stay Updated

Follow this page to receive updates on new naming proposals and opportunities to have your say

  • Suggest a new place or road name

    Complete the form to suggest a new place or road name for consideration by the City of Ballarat

    Suggest a name 

  • Share local history behind place names

    Complete the form to share some local history behind the place/road names around the municipality

    Click here 

  • Our current naming guidelines

    Understand more about City of Ballarat and State Government's current approach to naming.

    Learn More 

  • FAQs: Your naming questions answered

    Find quick answers about commonly asked naming questions or ask any questions you have about naming in Ballarat!

    Click Here 

Recent Naming Proposals