Baxter vs Moorooduc
The verdict
Baxter rates higher for transport (90 vs 0). Moorooduc rates higher for education (62 vs 47). Baxter has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 162 min). On the separate residential safety score, Baxter rates higher (96 vs 55/100 in Moorooduc).
Scores
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 |
| Transport | 90 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 62 |
| Liveability | 64 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,166 | 1,004 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,493 | $2,256 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 38.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Baxter Moderate Growth · Moorooduc Moderate Growth
Property
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $714K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $611K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 398 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 697 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 398 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,126 | 8,068 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baxter · Moorooduc
Transport
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 162 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.3 km | 50.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Baxter | Moorooduc | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,166 | 1,004 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,213 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,475 | 1,147 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baxter or Moorooduc?
Baxter has the higher residential safety score (Baxter 96/100 vs Moorooduc 55/100).
Which has better schools, Baxter or Moorooduc?
Moorooduc has a higher average school ICSEA (Baxter 999 vs Moorooduc 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baxter or Moorooduc?
Baxter has the higher transport score (Baxter 90/100 vs Moorooduc 0/100).
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