Fairfield vs Moorooka
The verdict
Fairfield rates higher for education (90 vs 83). Fairfield is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 18.0 km).
Scores
FairfieldMoorooka
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 |
| Transport | 88 | 83 |
| Education | 90 | 83 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,106 | 10,783 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,267 | $1,864 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.7% | 56.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fairfield — · Moorooka —
Property
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $725 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 419 | 417 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairfield · Moorooka
Transport
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 17 |
| Parks | 24 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 18.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fairfield | Moorooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,106 | 10,783 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,369 | 11,661 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.05% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairfield or Moorooka?
Fairfield and Moorooka have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Fairfield or Moorooka?
Fairfield has the higher transport score (Fairfield 88/100 vs Moorooka 83/100).
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