Overall score
Bagshot
35.8/100
Goornong
43.9/100
Bagshot for schools; Goornong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagshot
35.8/100
Goornong
43.9/100
Crime rate
Bagshot
118.1 / 1k
Goornong
28.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagshot
2
Goornong
31
Population
Bagshot
355
Goornong
718
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 | Bagshot | Goornong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.1 / 1k | 28.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 7 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 17 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 355 | 718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Bagshot is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Goornong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bagshot tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Goornong stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Goornong, while Bagshot 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.