Ballarat North vs Nerrina, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ballarat North | Nerrina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.8/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.6 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | — |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 9 |
| Population | 4,041 | 970 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNerrina
- Best for familiesNerrina
- Best for investmentBallarat North
- Best for best valueBallarat North
- Best for best schoolsBallarat North
Comparison summary
Ballarat North and Nerrina 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 Nerrina. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Nerrina, Families → Nerrina, Investment → Ballarat North, Best value → Ballarat North.