Ballarat North vs Lake Wendouree, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat North | Lake Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.8/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.6 / 1k | 76.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 20 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 254 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 70 |
| Population | 4,041 | 2,878 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLake Wendouree
- Best for investmentBallarat North
- Best for best valueBallarat North
Comparison summary
Ballarat North and Lake Wendouree offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ballarat North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ballarat North; Housing (desirability) favours Ballarat North; Crime rate favours Lake Wendouree. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lake Wendouree, Investment → Ballarat North, Best value → Ballarat North.