Ballarat Central vs Mount Pleasant, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 548.9 / 1k | 159.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 761 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 233 | 26 |
| Population | 5,378 | 2,225 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBallarat Central
- Best for familiesBallarat Central
- Best for investmentBallarat Central
- Best for best schoolsBallarat Central
Comparison summary
Ballarat Central and Mount Pleasant (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat Central; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Pleasant (Vic.); Crime rate favours Mount Pleasant (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ballarat Central, Families → Ballarat Central, Investment → Ballarat Central, Best schools → Ballarat Central.