Bakery Hill vs Ballarat Central
The verdict
Ballarat Central rates higher for education (68 vs 62).
Scores
Bakery HillBallarat Central
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 82 |
| Transport | 80 | 80 |
| Education | 62 | 68 |
| Liveability | 96 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 180 | 5,378 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,263 | $1,454 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.3% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bakery Hill High Growth · Ballarat Central High Growth
Property
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $692K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $396K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 576 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,111 | 669 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 556 | 800 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 67,778 | 28,728 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,074 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bakery Hill · Ballarat Central
Transport
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 910 m |
Liveability
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 65 |
| Parks | 0 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 73.2 km | 74.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.5 km | 101.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 460 m |
Population & growth
| Bakery Hill | Ballarat Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 180 | 5,378 |
| Estimated 2025 | 174 | 5,198 |
| Projected 2041 | 247 | 7,375 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | -0.85% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bakery Hill or Ballarat Central?
Bakery Hill and Ballarat Central have similar transport scores.
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