Ballarat East vs Golden Point, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat East | Golden Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.7 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 27 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 216 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 37 |
| Population | 5,937 | 2,217 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGolden Point
- Best for familiesGolden Point
- Best for investmentBallarat East
- Best for best valueBallarat East
- Best for best schoolsBallarat East
Comparison summary
Ballarat East and Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat East; Housing (desirability) favours Ballarat East; Parks & reserves favours Ballarat East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Families → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Investment → Ballarat East, Best value → Ballarat East.
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