Ballarat East vs Black Hill
The verdict
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $602K in Black Hill. Black Hill rates higher for liveability (89 vs 76). Ballarat East is closer to the coast (71.9 km vs 74.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ballarat East rates higher (61 vs 55/100 in Black Hill).
Scores
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 71 |
| Transport | 56 | 62 |
| Education | 58 | 62 |
| Liveability | 76 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,937 | 2,124 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,123 | $1,471 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ballarat East High Growth · Black Hill High Growth
Property
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $508K | $602K |
| Median unit price | $413K | $388K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | -7.8% |
| 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 East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 424 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 387 | 518 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 556 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,535 | 3,437 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat East · Black Hill
Transport
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat East | Black 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.9 km | 74.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.7 km | 100.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat East | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,937 | 2,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,009 | 2,197 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,142 | 2,913 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat East or Black Hill?
Ballarat East has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat East 61/100 vs Black Hill 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat East or Black Hill?
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $602K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat East or Black Hill?
Black Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat East 1033 vs Black Hill 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat East or Black Hill?
Black Hill has the higher transport score (Ballarat East 56/100 vs Black Hill 62/100).
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