Overall score
Baddaginnie
30.4/100
Goorambat
18.7/100
Baddaginnie vs Goorambat, VIC suburb comparison
Baddaginnie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaddaginnieGoorambat
Crime rate
Baddaginnie
63.1 / 1k
Goorambat
151.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baddaginnie
2
Goorambat
0
Population
Baddaginnie
347
Goorambat
269
Metric leadBaddaginnie 6Goorambat 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBaddaginnie
- Best for familiesBaddaginnie
- Best for investmentBaddaginnie
- Best for best valueBaddaginnie
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 | Baddaginnie | Goorambat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.4/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.1 / 1k | 151.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Population | 347 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Baddaginnie is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Goorambat is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Baddaginnie pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Goorambat is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook. Baddaginnie generally means more approachable housing costs, while Goorambat leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Baddaginnie, while Goorambat remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.