Overall score
Ballan
57.2/100
Mount Egerton
31.7/100
Ballan vs Mount Egerton, VIC suburb comparison
Ballan for investment and value; Mount Egerton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BallanMount Egerton
Crime rate
Ballan
78.1 / 1k
Mount Egerton
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ballan
45
Mount Egerton
0
Population
Ballan
3,392
Mount Egerton
706
Metric leadBallan 8Mount Egerton 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Egerton
- Best for familiesMount Egerton
- Best for investmentBallan
- Best for best valueBallan
- Best for best schoolsMount Egerton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ballan | Mount Egerton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.1 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 6 |
| Walkability | 79.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 35 |
| Population | 3,392 | 706 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Ballan is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Mount Egerton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Ballan pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Mount Egerton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Ballan suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Egerton is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.