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
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 |
| Transport | 98 | 97 |
| Education | 81 | 83 |
| Liveability | 96 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,992 | 6,287 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,919 | $2,031 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 52.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cheltenham — · Moorabbin —
Property
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 461 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 442 | 891 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 213 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,907 | 12,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cheltenham · Moorabbin
Transport
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 127 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 57 | 10 |
| Parks | 35 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 870 m |
Population & growth
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,992 | 6,287 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,929 | 6,717 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.96% | 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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