Bacchus Marsh vs Ballarat Central, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bacchus Marsh | Ballarat Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.6/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 169.4 / 1k | 548.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 63 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 761 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 233 |
| Population | 7,808 | 5,378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBallarat Central
- Best for familiesBacchus Marsh
- Best for investmentBallarat Central
- Best for best valueBallarat Central
- Best for best schoolsBacchus Marsh
Comparison summary
Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat Central offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat Central; Housing (desirability) favours Ballarat Central; Crime rate favours Bacchus Marsh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ballarat Central, Families → Bacchus Marsh, Investment → Ballarat Central, Best value → Ballarat Central.