Ballendella vs Rochester
The verdict
Rochester rates higher for transport (74 vs 0). Rochester is closer to the coast (164.6 km vs 172.2 km).
Scores
BallendellaRochester
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 74 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 14 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120 | 3,154 |
| Median age | 56 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,166 | $1,073 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 18.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ballendella Stable · Rochester Stable
Property
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $374K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 51.4% |
| 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
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 254 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 833 | 444 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,333 | 3,741 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballendella · Rochester
Transport
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 172.2 km | 164.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 171.0 km | 163.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.6 km | 25.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ballendella | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 120 | 3,154 |
| Estimated 2025 | 111 | 2,919 |
| Projected 2041 | 130 | 3,407 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.93% | -1.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ballendella or Rochester?
Rochester has the higher transport score (Ballendella 0/100 vs Rochester 74/100).
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