Ballarat East 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 East | Black Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 44.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 13 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 21 |
| Population | 5,937 | 2,124 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlack Hill
- Best for investmentBallarat East
- Best for best valueBallarat East
- Best for best schoolsBallarat East
Comparison summary
Ballarat East and Black Hill (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat East; Housing (desirability) favours Black Hill (Vic.); Crime rate favours Black Hill (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Black Hill (Vic.), Investment → Ballarat East, Best value → Ballarat East, Best schools → Ballarat East.