Ballarat Central vs Wendouree, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat Central | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 70.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 78.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 548.9 / 1k | 214.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 95 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 761 | 633 |
| Planning activity | 233 | 104 |
| Population | 5,378 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBallarat Central
- Best for familiesWendouree
- Best for investmentWendouree
- Best for best valueWendouree
- Best for best schoolsWendouree
Comparison summary
Ballarat Central and Wendouree offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wendouree leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wendouree; Housing (desirability) favours Wendouree; Crime rate favours Wendouree. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ballarat Central, Families → Wendouree, Investment → Wendouree, Best value → Wendouree.