Overall score
Beechworth
49.9/100
Wooragee
45.9/100
Beechworth vs Wooragee, VIC Suburb Comparison
Beechworth for retirees and value; Wooragee for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeechworthWooragee
Crime rate
Beechworth
43.7 / 1k
Wooragee
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beechworth
8
Wooragee
11
Population
Beechworth
4,274
Wooragee
342
Metric leadBeechworth 8Wooragee 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeechworth
- Best for investmentWooragee
- Best for best valueBeechworth
- Best for best schoolsBeechworth
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 | Beechworth | Wooragee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 12 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 2.2% |
| Population | 4,274 | 342 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Beechworth is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wooragee is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Beechworth tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Wooragee stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. Beechworth generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wooragee leans toward more sought-after housing.
Beechworth suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wooragee is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.