Overall score
Barongarook West
40.3/100
Colac
35.9/100
Barongarook West vs Colac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barongarook West for retirees and schools; Colac for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barongarook WestColac
Crime rate
Barongarook West
60.2 / 1k
Colac
160.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barongarook West
6
Colac
6
Population
Barongarook West
291
Colac
9,243
Metric leadBarongarook West 5Colac 42 tiedacross 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 retireesBarongarook West
- Best for familiesColac
- Best for best valueColac
- Best for best schoolsBarongarook West
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 West | Colac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 160.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 23 |
| Green cover | 21.7% | 0.8% |
| Population | 291 | 9,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barongarook West is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Colac is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds.
On the data, Barongarook West is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Colac answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Barongarook West sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Colac.
Retirees and families may find Barongarook West the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Colac.
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.