Bucca vs Moonee Beach
The verdict
Moonee Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.43M in Bucca. Moonee Beach rates higher for education (51 vs 38). Moonee Beach is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bucca rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Moonee Beach).
Scores
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 51 |
| Liveability | 24 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 614 | 2,176 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,740 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 31.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 85.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bucca Stable · Moonee Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $800K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 7 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 368 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,538 | 6,893 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bucca · Moonee Beach
Transport
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.1 km | 12.8 km |
Liveability
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 449.9 km | 448.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 15.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bucca | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 614 | 2,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 641 | 2,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 628 | 2,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bucca or Moonee Beach?
Bucca has the higher residential safety score (Bucca 100/100 vs Moonee Beach 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Bucca or Moonee Beach?
Moonee Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Bucca or Moonee Beach?
Bucca and Moonee Beach have similar transport scores.
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