Colac vs Cororooke, VIC suburb comparison

Colac for investment and schools; Cororooke for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ColacCororooke

Overall score

Colac

52.2/100

Cororooke

41.1/100

Crime rate

Colac

161.7 / 1k

Cororooke

48.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Colac

0

Cororooke

3

Population

Colac

9,243

Cororooke

358

Metric leadColac 4Cororooke 5across 9 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.

CategoryColacCororooke
Overall score52.2/10041.1/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10091.7/100
Crime rate161.7 / 1k48.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools7
Parks & reserves13
Public transport stops582
Walkability30.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities03
Planning activity233
Population9,243358
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/103/10

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 and walkability, whereas Cororooke is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Colac if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Cororooke for retirees.

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