Overall score
Colac
35.9/100
Elliminyt
50.4/100
Colac for investment; Elliminyt for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Colac
35.9/100
Elliminyt
50.4/100
Crime rate
Colac
160.0 / 1k
Elliminyt
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colac
6
Elliminyt
39
Population
Colac
9,243
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 | Colac | Elliminyt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 160.0 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Population | 9,243 | 3,260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Elliminyt answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. 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, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.