Overall score
Elmore
35.7/100
Goornong
43.9/100
Elmore vs Goornong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Elmore for investment; Goornong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ElmoreGoornong
Crime rate
Elmore
50.7 / 1k
Goornong
28.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elmore
1
Goornong
31
Population
Elmore
847
Goornong
718
Metric leadElmore 5Goornong 8across 13 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 | Elmore | Goornong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.4/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.7 / 1k | 28.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 16.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 7 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 847 | 718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Elmore is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Goornong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Elmore pulls ahead on schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, whereas Goornong is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Elmore sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Goornong.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Goornong, while Elmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.