Ballarat North vs Soldiers Hill
The verdict
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $593K in Ballarat North. Soldiers Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 57). On the separate residential safety score, Ballarat North rates higher (58 vs 43/100 in Soldiers Hill).
Scores
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 85 |
| Transport | 57 | 88 |
| Education | 60 | 70 |
| Liveability | 82 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,041 | 2,813 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,290 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ballarat North High Growth · Soldiers Hill High Growth
Property
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $570K |
| Median unit price | $383K | $413K |
| House price YoY | -18.9% | 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 North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 1,173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,048 | 11,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat North · Soldiers Hill
Transport
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 10 |
| 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 | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat North | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.3 km | 74.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.3 km | 101.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat North | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,041 | 2,813 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,179 | 2,909 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,542 | 3,858 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat North or Soldiers Hill?
Ballarat North has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat North 58/100 vs Soldiers Hill 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat North or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $593K.
Which has better schools, Ballarat North or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat North 1006 vs Soldiers Hill 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat North or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill has the higher transport score (Ballarat North 57/100 vs Soldiers Hill 88/100).
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