Overall score
Baddaginnie
37.4/100
Goorambat
44.3/100
Baddaginnie vs Goorambat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Baddaginnie for retirees and investment; Goorambat for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaddaginnieGoorambat
Crime rate
Baddaginnie
54.1 / 1k
Goorambat
147.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baddaginnie
5
Goorambat
4
Population
Baddaginnie
347
Goorambat
269
Metric leadBaddaginnie 6Goorambat 5across 11 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 familiesGoorambat
- Best for investmentBaddaginnie
- Best for best valueBaddaginnie
- Best for best schoolsGoorambat
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 | 37.4/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 147.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Goorambat is the better pick for walkability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Baddaginnie generally means more approachable housing costs, while Goorambat leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Baddaginnie, while Goorambat remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.