Ballarat Central vs Soldiers Hill
The verdict
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $692K in Ballarat Central. Soldiers Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 80).
Scores
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 85 |
| Transport | 80 | 88 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 97 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,378 | 2,813 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,454 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ballarat Central High Growth · Soldiers Hill High Growth
Property
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $692K | $570K |
| Median unit price | $396K | $413K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | 0.0% |
| 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 | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 576 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 1,173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 800 | 498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 28,728 | 11,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat Central · Soldiers Hill
Transport
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 22 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.2 km | 74.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.8 km | 101.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 460 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat Central | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,378 | 2,813 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,198 | 2,909 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,375 | 3,858 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat Central or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat Central 40/100 vs Soldiers Hill 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat Central or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $692K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat Central or Soldiers Hill?
Ballarat Central has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat Central 1074 vs Soldiers Hill 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat Central or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill has the higher transport score (Ballarat Central 80/100 vs Soldiers Hill 88/100).
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