Overall score
Birregurra
42.7/100
Elliminyt
54.1/100
Elliminyt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Birregurra
42.7/100
Elliminyt
54.1/100
Crime rate
Birregurra
36.3 / 1k
Elliminyt
10.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birregurra
0
Elliminyt
37
Population
Birregurra
942
Elliminyt
3,260
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Birregurra | Elliminyt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 10.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 17 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 11 |
| Population | 942 | 3,260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Birregurra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Elliminyt is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Birregurra is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Elliminyt answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Elliminyt, while Birregurra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.