Overall score
Barongarook West
34.2/100
Colac
52.2/100
Barongarook West vs Colac, VIC suburb comparison
Barongarook West for retirees and families; Colac for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barongarook WestColac
Crime rate
Barongarook West
37.6 / 1k
Colac
161.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barongarook West
0
Colac
0
Population
Barongarook West
291
Colac
9,243
Metric leadBarongarook West 3Colac 51 tiedacross 9 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 familiesBarongarook West
- Best for investmentColac
- Best for best valueColac
- Best for best schoolsColac
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 | 34.2/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.6 / 1k | 161.7 / 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 |
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 and a calmer planning outlook; Colac answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. 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 and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Colac.