Daruka vs Moore Creek
The verdict
Moore Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $940K in Daruka. Moore Creek rates higher for education (50 vs 41). Daruka is closer to the coast (184.7 km vs 190.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Daruka rates higher (100 vs 76/100 in Moore Creek).
Scores
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 50 |
| Liveability | 7 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 770 | 2,868 |
| Median age | 44 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $2,523 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.6% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 92.2% | 91.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Daruka Stable · Moore Creek Stable
Property
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $940K | $550K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 35 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 628 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,429 | 2,511 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Daruka · Moore Creek
Transport
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.7 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 184.7 km | 190.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 316.1 km | 321.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Daruka | Moore Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 770 | 2,868 |
| Estimated 2025 | 811 | 3,021 |
| Projected 2041 | 841 | 3,132 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Daruka or Moore Creek?
Daruka has the higher residential safety score (Daruka 100/100 vs Moore Creek 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Daruka or Moore Creek?
Moore Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $940K.
Which has better public transport, Daruka or Moore Creek?
Daruka and Moore Creek have similar transport scores.
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