Apollo Bay vs Barongarook, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Apollo Bay | Barongarook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 4 |
| Population | 1,790 | 458 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarongarook
- Best for familiesBarongarook
- Best for beach lifestyleApollo Bay
- Best for investmentApollo Bay
- Best for best schoolsApollo Bay
Comparison summary
Apollo Bay (Vic.) and Barongarook offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barongarook leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Barongarook; Crime rate favours Barongarook; Walkability favours Apollo Bay (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barongarook, Families → Barongarook, Beach lifestyle → Apollo Bay (Vic.), Investment → Apollo Bay (Vic.).