Overall score
Apollo Bay
34.9/100
Barongarook
34.6/100
Apollo Bay vs Barongarook, VIC suburb comparison
Apollo Bay for beach lifestyle and investment; Barongarook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Apollo BayBarongarook
Crime rate
Apollo Bay
69.8 / 1k
Barongarook
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Apollo Bay
6
Barongarook
2
Population
Apollo Bay
1,790
Barongarook
458
Metric leadApollo Bay 4Barongarook 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBarongarook
- Best for familiesBarongarook
- Best for beach lifestyleApollo Bay
- Best for investmentApollo Bay
- Best for best schoolsApollo Bay
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 | Apollo Bay | Barongarook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.8 / 1k | 23.8 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Apollo Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Barongarook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Where Apollo Bay is shaped by the coast, Barongarook offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Apollo Bay is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Barongarook answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Apollo Bay suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Barongarook is the stronger match for retirees and families.