Emerald Beach vs Moonee Beach
The verdict
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.06M in Moonee Beach. Moonee Beach rates higher for liveability (37 vs 27). Moonee Beach is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Emerald Beach rates higher (71 vs 64/100 in Moonee Beach).
Scores
| Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 51 |
| Liveability | 27 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,677 | 2,176 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,813 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 31.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 85.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Emerald Beach Moderate Growth · Moonee Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $795K | $800K |
| House price YoY | -13.1% | -9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 368 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 448 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,437 | 6,893 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerald Beach | 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: Emerald Beach · Moonee Beach
Transport
| Emerald Beach | 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) | 16.0 km | 12.8 km |
Liveability
| Emerald Beach | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 451.6 km | 448.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.3 km | 15.0 km |
Population & growth
| Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,677 | 2,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,884 | 2,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,112 | 2,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerald Beach or Moonee Beach?
Emerald Beach has the higher residential safety score (Emerald Beach 71/100 vs Moonee Beach 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerald Beach or Moonee Beach?
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Emerald Beach or Moonee Beach?
Emerald Beach and Moonee Beach have similar transport scores.
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