Apollo Bay vs Barongarook West, 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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 17.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 1 |
| Population | 1,790 | 291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarongarook West
- Best for familiesBarongarook West
- Best for beach lifestyleApollo Bay
- Best for investmentApollo Bay
- Best for best schoolsApollo Bay
Comparison summary
Apollo Bay (Vic.) and Barongarook West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Apollo Bay (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Barongarook West; Housing (desirability) favours Apollo Bay (Vic.); Crime rate favours Barongarook West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barongarook West, Families → Barongarook West, Beach lifestyle → Apollo Bay (Vic.), Investment → Apollo Bay (Vic.).