Ballarat Central vs Black Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat Central | Black Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 548.9 / 1k | 44.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 761 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 233 | 21 |
| Population | 5,378 | 2,124 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBlack Hill
- Best for investmentBallarat Central
- Best for best valueBlack Hill
- Best for best schoolsBallarat Central
Comparison summary
Ballarat Central and Black Hill (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat Central; Housing (desirability) favours Black Hill (Vic.); Crime rate favours Black Hill (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Families → Black Hill (Vic.), Investment → Ballarat Central, Best value → Black Hill (Vic.), Best schools → Ballarat Central.