Overall score
Colac
35.9/100
Cororooke
44.8/100
Colac vs Cororooke, VIC Suburb Comparison
Colac for retirees; Cororooke for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ColacCororooke
Crime rate
Colac
160.0 / 1k
Cororooke
30.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colac
6
Cororooke
3
Population
Colac
9,243
Cororooke
358
Metric leadColac 6Cororooke 41 tiedacross 11 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 | Colac | Cororooke |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 160.0 / 1k | 30.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 2 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 9,243 | 358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Colac is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds, and Cororooke is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Colac pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Cororooke is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Colac if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Cororooke 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.