Golden Point vs Soldiers Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Point | Soldiers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 180.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 13 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 216 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 83 |
| Population | 2,217 | 2,813 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGolden Point
- Best for familiesGolden Point
- Best for investmentSoldiers Hill
- Best for best schoolsSoldiers Hill
Comparison summary
Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.) and Soldiers Hill (Vic.) 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 Soldiers Hill (Vic.); Parks & reserves favours Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Families → Golden Point (Ballarat - Vic.), Investment → Soldiers Hill (Vic.), Best schools → Soldiers Hill (Vic.).
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