Overall score
Beeac
31.6/100
Colac
35.9/100
Beeac vs Colac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Beeac for families and investment; Colac for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeeacColac
Crime rate
Beeac
255.6 / 1k
Colac
160.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beeac
6
Colac
6
Population
Beeac
394
Colac
9,243
Metric leadBeeac 2Colac 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Beeac | Colac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.6/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 255.6 / 1k | 160.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 58 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 394 | 9,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beeac is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Colac is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds.
Beeac tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Colac stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Colac, while Beeac 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.