Ballarat East vs Canadian, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat East | Canadian |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 81.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | 54.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 11 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 42 |
| Population | 5,937 | 4,098 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCanadian
- Best for familiesBallarat East
- Best for investmentBallarat East
- Best for best valueBallarat East
- Best for best schoolsBallarat East
Comparison summary
Ballarat East and Canadian offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat East; Housing (desirability) favours Canadian; Crime rate favours Canadian. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Canadian, Families → Ballarat East, Investment → Ballarat East, Best value → Ballarat East.