Overall score
Bacchus Marsh
49.4/100
Hopetoun Park
46.5/100
Bacchus Marsh vs Hopetoun Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bacchus Marsh for retirees and investment; Hopetoun Park for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bacchus MarshHopetoun Park
Crime rate
Bacchus Marsh
145.9 / 1k
Hopetoun Park
33.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bacchus Marsh
278
Hopetoun Park
7
Population
Bacchus Marsh
7,808
Hopetoun Park
914
Metric leadBacchus Marsh 6Hopetoun Park 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBacchus Marsh
- Best for investmentBacchus Marsh
- Best for best valueHopetoun Park
- Best for best schoolsHopetoun Park
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 | 49.4/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 145.9 / 1k | 33.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 278 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 12 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 2.3% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Hopetoun Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bacchus Marsh sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Hopetoun Park.
Bacchus Marsh suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hopetoun Park is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.