Ballarat East vs Brown 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 | Brown Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 80.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 16 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 54 |
| Population | 5,937 | 4,489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBrown Hill
- Best for familiesBrown Hill
- Best for investmentBallarat East
- Best for best schoolsBallarat East
Comparison summary
Ballarat East and Brown 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 Brown Hill (Vic.); Crime rate favours Brown Hill (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Brown Hill (Vic.), Families → Brown Hill (Vic.), Investment → Ballarat East, Best schools → Ballarat East.