Ballarat Central vs Golden Point (Ballarat)
The verdict
Golden Point (Ballarat) is more affordable, with a median house price of $528K versus $692K in Ballarat Central. Ballarat Central rates higher for transport (80 vs 74). Golden Point (Ballarat) is closer to the coast (72.4 km vs 74.2 km).
Scores
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 78 |
| Transport | 80 | 74 |
| Education | 68 | 62 |
| Liveability | 97 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,378 | 2,217 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,454 | $1,309 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ballarat Central High Growth · Golden Point (Ballarat) High Growth
Property
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $692K | $528K |
| Median unit price | $396K | $372K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | -32.5% |
| 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
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 576 | 631 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 812 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 800 | 406 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 28,728 | 9,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat Central · Golden Point (Ballarat)
Transport
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 65 | 6 |
| Parks | 22 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.2 km | 72.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.8 km | 100.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 460 m | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat Central | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,378 | 2,217 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,198 | 2,274 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,375 | 3,040 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat Central or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Ballarat Central has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat Central 40/100 vs Golden Point (Ballarat) 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat Central or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Golden Point (Ballarat) is more affordable, with a median house price of $528K versus $692K.
Which has better public transport, Ballarat Central or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Ballarat Central has the higher transport score (Ballarat Central 80/100 vs Golden Point (Ballarat) 74/100).
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