Ballarat East vs Nerrina
The verdict
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $650K in Nerrina. Ballarat East rates higher for liveability (76 vs 42). Ballarat East is closer to the coast (71.9 km vs 73.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ballarat East rates higher (61 vs 23/100 in Nerrina).
Scores
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 45 |
| Transport | 56 | 35 |
| Education | 58 | 61 |
| 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 | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,937 | 970 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,123 | $2,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 90.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ballarat East High Growth · Nerrina High Growth
Property
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $508K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $413K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | -10.2% |
| 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 | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 1,340 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 387 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 556 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,535 | 4,330 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat East · Nerrina
Transport
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 0 |
| 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 | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.9 km | 73.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.7 km | 98.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat East | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,937 | 970 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,009 | 1,003 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,142 | 1,330 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat East or Nerrina?
Ballarat East has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat East 61/100 vs Nerrina 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat East or Nerrina?
Ballarat East is more affordable, with a median house price of $508K versus $650K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat East or Nerrina?
Ballarat East has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat East 1033 vs Nerrina 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat East or Nerrina?
Ballarat East has the higher transport score (Ballarat East 56/100 vs Nerrina 35/100).
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