Overall score
Allansford
45.4/100
Warrnambool
65.1/100
Allansford vs Warrnambool, VIC suburb comparison
Allansford for retirees and beach lifestyle; Warrnambool for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AllansfordWarrnambool
Crime rate
Allansford
31.0 / 1k
Warrnambool
106.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allansford
8
Warrnambool
114
Population
Allansford
1,410
Warrnambool
31,308
Metric leadAllansford 4Warrnambool 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAllansford
- Best for beach lifestyleAllansford
- Best for investmentWarrnambool
- Best for best valueWarrnambool
- Best for best schoolsWarrnambool
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allansford | Warrnambool |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 106.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 170 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 114 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 545 |
| Population | 1,410 | 31,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Allansford is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Warrnambool is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Where Allansford is shaped by the coast, Warrnambool offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Allansford pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Warrnambool is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Allansford suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Warrnambool is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.