Overall score
Briagolong
21.2/100
Stratford
40.6/100
Briagolong vs Stratford, VIC suburb comparison
Stratford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BriagolongStratford
Crime rate
Briagolong
100.1 / 1k
Stratford
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Briagolong
2
Stratford
0
Population
Briagolong
1,133
Stratford
2,980
Metric leadBriagolong 2Stratford 8across 10 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 | Briagolong | Stratford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 21.2/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 100.1 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 1,133 | 2,980 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Briagolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Stratford is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds. Briagolong sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Stratford is more regionally self-contained.
Briagolong pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Stratford is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Briagolong generally means more approachable housing costs, while Stratford leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stratford, while Briagolong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.