Canadian vs Golden Point (Ballarat)
The verdict
Canadian is more affordable, with a median house price of $513K versus $528K in Golden Point (Ballarat). Golden Point (Ballarat) rates higher for transport (74 vs 42). Canadian is closer to the coast (70.3 km vs 72.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Canadian rates higher (88 vs 36/100 in Golden Point (Ballarat)).
Scores
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 78 |
| Transport | 42 | 74 |
| Education | 59 | 62 |
| Liveability | 63 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 2,217 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,438 | $1,309 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.2% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Canadian High Growth · Golden Point (Ballarat) High Growth
Property
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $513K | $528K |
| Median unit price | $395K | $372K |
| House price YoY | -15.9% | -32.5% |
| 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
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 631 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 317 | 812 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 406 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,538 | 9,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Canadian · Golden Point (Ballarat)
Transport
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 15 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 70.3 km | 72.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.2 km | 100.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Canadian | Golden Point (Ballarat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 2,217 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,203 | 2,274 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,620 | 3,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canadian or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Canadian has the higher residential safety score (Canadian 88/100 vs Golden Point (Ballarat) 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Canadian or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Canadian is more affordable, with a median house price of $513K versus $528K.
Which has better public transport, Canadian or Golden Point (Ballarat)?
Golden Point (Ballarat) has the higher transport score (Canadian 42/100 vs Golden Point (Ballarat) 74/100).
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