Barongarook West 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 West | Colac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.2 / 1k | 142.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 23 |
| Population | 291 | 9,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarongarook West
- Best for familiesBarongarook West
- Best for investmentColac
- Best for best valueColac
- Best for best schoolsColac
Comparison summary
Barongarook West and Colac offer different strengths across official suburb data. Colac leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Colac; Housing (desirability) favours Colac; Crime rate favours Barongarook West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barongarook West, Families → Barongarook West, Investment → Colac, Best value → Colac.