Overall score
Bacchus Marsh
63.1/100
Coimadai
31.6/100
Bacchus Marsh for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bacchus Marsh
63.1/100
Coimadai
31.6/100
Crime rate
Bacchus Marsh
153.7 / 1k
Coimadai
181.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bacchus Marsh
267
Coimadai
0
Population
Bacchus Marsh
7,808
Coimadai
409
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 | Bacchus Marsh | Coimadai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.1/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.3/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 153.7 / 1k | 181.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 14 |
| Population | 7,808 | 409 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Bacchus Marsh is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Coimadai is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Bacchus Marsh sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Coimadai is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Bacchus Marsh is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Coimadai answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Bacchus Marsh if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Coimadai for retirees.