Ballarat East vs Brown Hill
The verdict
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $638K in Brown Hill. Ballarat East rates higher for liveability (76 vs 42).
Scores
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 47 |
| Transport | 56 | 43 |
| Education | 58 | 57 |
| Liveability | 76 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,937 | 4,489 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,123 | $1,757 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 88.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ballarat East High Growth · Brown Hill High Growth
Property
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $508K | $638K |
| Median unit price | $413K | $390K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | -8.8% |
| 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 | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 512 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 387 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 556 | 178 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,535 | 3,052 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat East · Brown Hill
Transport
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 16 |
| 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 | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat East | Brown 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 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.9 km | 71.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.7 km | 97.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat East | Brown Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,937 | 4,489 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,009 | 4,643 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,142 | 6,156 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat East or Brown Hill?
Ballarat East and Brown Hill have similar residential safety scores (61 and 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat East or Brown Hill?
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $638K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat East or Brown Hill?
Ballarat East has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat East 1033 vs Brown Hill 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat East or Brown Hill?
Ballarat East has the higher transport score (Ballarat East 56/100 vs Brown Hill 43/100).
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