Overall score
Beechworth
43.4/100
Wooragee
33.3/100
Beechworth vs Wooragee, VIC suburb comparison
Beechworth for investment and value; Wooragee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeechworthWooragee
Crime rate
Beechworth
41.1 / 1k
Wooragee
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beechworth
2
Wooragee
9
Population
Beechworth
4,274
Wooragee
342
Metric leadBeechworth 7Wooragee 4across 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 retireesWooragee
- Best for familiesWooragee
- Best for investmentBeechworth
- 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 | 43.4/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.1 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 12 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Wooragee stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. Beechworth generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wooragee leans toward more sought-after housing.
Beechworth suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Wooragee is the stronger match for retirees and families.