Ballarat Central vs Lake Gardens, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat Central | Lake Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 548.9 / 1k | 116.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 7 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 761 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 233 | 9 |
| Population | 5,378 | 1,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBallarat Central
- Best for investmentBallarat Central
- Best for best valueBallarat Central
- Best for best schoolsLake Gardens
Comparison summary
Ballarat Central and Lake Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat Central; Housing (desirability) favours Lake Gardens; Crime rate favours Lake Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ballarat Central, Investment → Ballarat Central, Best value → Ballarat Central, Best schools → Lake Gardens.