Overall score
Barongarook
48.4/100
Elliminyt
50.4/100
Barongarook vs Elliminyt, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barongarook for retirees and investment; Elliminyt for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarongarookElliminyt
Crime rate
Barongarook
42.9 / 1k
Elliminyt
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barongarook
3
Elliminyt
39
Population
Barongarook
458
Elliminyt
3,260
Metric leadBarongarook 3Elliminyt 61 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 familiesElliminyt
- Best for investmentBarongarook
- Best for best valueElliminyt
- 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 | Elliminyt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 11 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 0.3% |
| Population | 458 | 3,260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barongarook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Elliminyt is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Barongarook pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Elliminyt is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elliminyt, while Barongarook 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.