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Ballarat Central VIC vs Geelong VIC: Property Investment Comparison

VIC · 3350  |  VIC · 3220

Ballarat Central, VIC
55
Good
out of 100
VS
Geelong, VIC
46
Average
out of 100

Ballarat Central vs Geelong — Head-to-Head Comparison

Metric Ballarat Central Geelong Winner
Median Sale Price $635,000 $915,000 Geelong ✓
Median Weekly Rent (ABS est.) $300/wk $370/wk Geelong ✓
Gross Rental Yield 2.5% 2.1% Ballarat Central ✓
1yr Price Growth -2.9% -16.5% Ballarat Central ✓
5yr Price Growth +14.6% +13.9% Ballarat Central ✓
👥 Population 5,378 5,811 Geelong ✓
💵 Median HH Income $75,608/yr $86,840/yr Geelong ✓
Renter % 55% 57% Geelong ✓
Investment Score 55 46 Ballarat Central ✓

Ballarat Central — Score Breakdown

Yield 10/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 15/15
Affordability 8/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 7/10
Confidence 3/5

Geelong — Score Breakdown

Yield 8/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 15/15
Affordability 4/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 4/10
Confidence 3/5
📋 Ballarat Central Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
5,378
Median Income
$75,608/yr
Median Age
41
Renter %
55%
Dwellings
1,698
📋 Geelong Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
5,811
Median Income
$86,840/yr
Median Age
40
Renter %
57%
Dwellings
1,928
Based on government data
Ballarat Central scores higher for investment potential
With an investment score of 55/100 and 2.5% gross yield, Ballarat Central ranks ahead on our composite scorecard covering yield, affordability, renter demand, income stability, and liquidity.

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Ballarat Central vs Geelong — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballarat Central or Geelong better for property investment?
On our composite scorecard, Ballarat Central scores 55/100 and Geelong scores 46/100, weighing yield, growth, renter demand, affordability, income stability and data confidence. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify independently.
Which has a higher rental yield, Ballarat Central or Geelong?
Ballarat Central shows an indicative gross yield of 2.46% versus 2.1% for Geelong, based on public price and rent data.
What is the median house price in Ballarat Central vs Geelong?
The median sale price is approximately $635,000 in Ballarat Central and $915,000 in Geelong from government public records.
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