Ballarat Central vs Newington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat Central | Newington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 548.9 / 1k | 49.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 761 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 233 | 43 |
| Population | 5,378 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewington
- Best for familiesNewington
- Best for investmentBallarat Central
- Best for best schoolsBallarat Central
Comparison summary
Ballarat Central and Newington (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat Central; Housing (desirability) favours Newington (Vic.); Crime rate favours Newington (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newington (Vic.), Families → Newington (Vic.), Investment → Ballarat Central, Best schools → Ballarat Central.