Overall score
Bacchus Marsh
63.1/100
Hopetoun Park
53.1/100
Bacchus Marsh vs Hopetoun Park, VIC suburb comparison
Bacchus Marsh for investment and schools; Hopetoun Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bacchus MarshHopetoun Park
Crime rate
Bacchus Marsh
153.7 / 1k
Hopetoun Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bacchus Marsh
267
Hopetoun Park
7
Population
Bacchus Marsh
7,808
Hopetoun Park
914
Metric leadBacchus Marsh 4Hopetoun Park 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 retireesHopetoun Park
- Best for familiesHopetoun Park
- Best for investmentBacchus Marsh
- Best for best valueHopetoun Park
- Best for best schoolsBacchus Marsh
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 | Bacchus Marsh | Hopetoun Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.1/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 153.7 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 12 |
| Population | 7,808 | 914 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bacchus Marsh is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Hopetoun Park is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bacchus Marsh sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hopetoun Park is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Bacchus Marsh tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Hopetoun Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Bacchus Marsh suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hopetoun Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.