Overall score
Colac
52.2/100
Elliminyt
54.1/100
Colac vs Elliminyt, VIC suburb comparison
Colac for schools; Elliminyt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ColacElliminyt
Crime rate
Colac
161.7 / 1k
Elliminyt
10.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colac
0
Elliminyt
37
Population
Colac
9,243
Elliminyt
3,260
Metric leadColac 5Elliminyt 6across 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 | Elliminyt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 161.7 / 1k | 10.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 11 |
| Population | 9,243 | 3,260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Colac is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds, and Elliminyt is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Colac is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Elliminyt answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Colac generally means more approachable housing costs, while Elliminyt leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Colac if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Elliminyt for retirees and families.