Barongarook vs Colac, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barongarook | Colac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.9 / 1k | 142.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 23 |
| Population | 458 | 9,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarongarook
- Best for familiesBarongarook
- Best for investmentColac
- Best for best valueColac
- Best for best schoolsColac
Comparison summary
Barongarook and Colac offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barongarook leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Colac; Housing (desirability) favours Colac; Crime rate favours Barongarook. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barongarook, Families → Barongarook, Investment → Colac, Best value → Colac.