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Cheltenham vs Moorabbin

The verdict

Cheltenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.35M in Moorabbin. Cheltenham is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cheltenham rates higher (75 vs 49/100 in Moorabbin).

Scores

CheltenhamMoorabbin
CheltenhamMoorabbin
Overall9291
Transport9897
Education8183
Liveability9693

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Population23,9926,287
Median age4039
Median household income (wk)$1,919$2,031
Bachelor degree or higher51.9%52.7%
Born in Australia66.5%62.0%
Avg household size2.42.5

Growth: Cheltenham · Moorabbin

Property

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Median house price$1.33M$1.35M
Median unit price$625K$678K
House price YoY-1.6%-1.9%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Residential safety score7549
Break & enter dwelling /100k313461
Motor vehicle theft /100k442891
Domestic assault /100k213334
Total incidents /100k (all)7,90712,168

Total incidents over time

Schools

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Total schools65
Government54
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0921,101

See the full school list on each profile: Cheltenham · Moorabbin

Transport

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Transport score9897
Train stations00
Bus stops12756
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4541
Nearest train station (km)630 m1.6 km

Liveability

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets82
Cafes & restaurants5710
Parks355
Playgrounds205
Swimming pools61
Medical GPs112
Distance to coast (km)2.6 km4.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)18.7 km16.5 km
Nearest beach (km)2.9 km4.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.2 km870 m

Population & growth

CheltenhamMoorabbin
Population (2021)23,9926,287
Estimated 202525,9296,717
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.96%1.67%

Common questions

Which is safer, Cheltenham or Moorabbin?

Cheltenham has the higher residential safety score (Cheltenham 75/100 vs Moorabbin 49/100).

Which is more affordable, Cheltenham or Moorabbin?

Cheltenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.35M.

Which has better schools, Cheltenham or Moorabbin?

Moorabbin has a higher average school ICSEA (Cheltenham 1092 vs Moorabbin 1101; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Cheltenham or Moorabbin?

Cheltenham has the higher transport score (Cheltenham 98/100 vs Moorabbin 97/100).

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