Overall score
Barongarook
48.4/100
Colac
35.9/100
Barongarook vs Colac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barongarook for retirees and families; Colac for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarongarookColac
Crime rate
Barongarook
42.9 / 1k
Colac
160.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barongarook
3
Colac
6
Population
Barongarook
458
Colac
9,243
Metric leadBarongarook 5Colac 41 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 retireesBarongarook
- Best for familiesBarongarook
- Best for best valueColac
- Best for best schoolsBarongarook
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 | Barongarook | Colac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | 160.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 23 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 0.8% |
| Population | 458 | 9,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Barongarook reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Colac is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds.
Barongarook tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Colac stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Barongarook generally means more mid-market housing value, while Colac leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Barongarook suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Colac is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.