Ballarat Central vs Mount Pleasant
The verdict
Mount Pleasant is more affordable, with a median house price of $498K versus $692K in Ballarat Central. Ballarat Central rates higher for transport (80 vs 56). Mount Pleasant is closer to the coast (72.3 km vs 74.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ballarat Central rates higher (40 vs 30/100 in Mount Pleasant).
Scores
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 68 |
| Transport | 80 | 56 |
| Education | 68 | 59 |
| Liveability | 97 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,378 | 2,225 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,454 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ballarat Central High Growth · Mount Pleasant High Growth
Property
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $692K | $498K |
| Median unit price | $396K | $393K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | -13.1% |
| 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 | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 576 | 539 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 719 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 800 | 1,169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 28,728 | 8,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 956 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat Central · Mount Pleasant
Transport
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.2 km | 72.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.8 km | 100.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 460 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat Central | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,378 | 2,225 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,198 | 2,282 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,375 | 3,051 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat Central or Mount Pleasant?
Ballarat Central has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat Central 40/100 vs Mount Pleasant 30/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat Central or Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant is more affordable, with a median house price of $498K versus $692K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat Central or Mount Pleasant?
Ballarat Central has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat Central 1074 vs Mount Pleasant 956; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat Central or Mount Pleasant?
Ballarat Central has the higher transport score (Ballarat Central 80/100 vs Mount Pleasant 56/100).
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