Overall score
Benalla
44.6/100
Goorambat
44.3/100
Benalla vs Goorambat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Benalla for retirees and investment; Goorambat for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BenallaGoorambat
Crime rate
Benalla
132.8 / 1k
Goorambat
147.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benalla
28
Goorambat
4
Population
Benalla
10,822
Goorambat
269
Metric leadBenalla 8Goorambat 31 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 | Benalla | Goorambat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 147.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 2 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 300 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Population | 10,822 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Benalla is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Goorambat is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Benalla is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Goorambat answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Benalla generally means more approachable housing costs, while Goorambat leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Benalla, while Goorambat 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.