Ballan vs Colbrook
The verdict
Ballan rates higher for transport (84 vs 0). Ballan is closer to the coast (53.1 km vs 60.7 km).
Scores
BallanColbrook
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 |
| Transport | 84 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 47 |
| Liveability | 33 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,392 | 41 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $2,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ballan High Growth · Colbrook High Growth
Property
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $624K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | Data not available |
| 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
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 413 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 324 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,041 | 2,439 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | Data not available |
Transport
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 990 m | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.1 km | 60.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.7 km | 72.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.9 km | 24.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ballan | Colbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,392 | 41 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,515 | 42 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,826 | 70 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ballan or Colbrook?
Ballan has the higher transport score (Ballan 84/100 vs Colbrook 0/100).
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