Overall score
Allansford
50.3/100
Warrnambool
47.5/100
Allansford for families and beach lifestyle; Warrnambool for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allansford
50.3/100
Warrnambool
47.5/100
Crime rate
Allansford
26.1 / 1k
Warrnambool
105.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allansford
11
Warrnambool
139
Population
Allansford
1,410
Warrnambool
31,308
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allansford | Warrnambool |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 105.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 170 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 545 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,410 | 31,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Warrnambool is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Allansford generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Warrnambool leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Allansford suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Warrnambool is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.