Golden Point vs Redan, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Point | Redan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 152.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 26 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 216 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 35 |
| Population | 2,217 | 3,000 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGolden Point
- Best for familiesGolden Point
- Best for investmentRedan
- Best for best valueRedan
- Best for best schoolsRedan
Comparison summary
Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) and Redan offer different strengths across official suburb data. Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Redan; Parks & reserves favours Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Families → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Investment → Redan, Best value → Redan.