Ballarat North vs Black Hill
The verdict
Ballarat North is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $602K in Black Hill. Black Hill rates higher for liveability (89 vs 82). Black Hill is closer to the coast (74.0 km vs 75.3 km).
Scores
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 71 |
| Transport | 57 | 62 |
| Education | 60 | 62 |
| Liveability | 82 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,041 | 2,124 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,290 | $1,471 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ballarat North High Growth · Black Hill High Growth
Property
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $602K |
| Median unit price | $383K | $388K |
| House price YoY | -18.9% | -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 North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 424 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 518 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,048 | 3,437 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat North · Black Hill
Transport
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat North | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.3 km | 74.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.3 km | 100.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat North | Black Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,041 | 2,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,179 | 2,197 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,542 | 2,913 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat North or Black Hill?
Ballarat North has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat North 58/100 vs Black Hill 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat North or Black Hill?
Ballarat North is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $602K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat North or Black Hill?
Black Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat North 1006 vs Black Hill 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat North or Black Hill?
Black Hill has the higher transport score (Ballarat North 57/100 vs Black Hill 62/100).
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