Heatherton vs Moorabbin
The verdict
Heatherton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.35M in Moorabbin. Moorabbin rates higher for transport (97 vs 51). Moorabbin has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 71 min). On the separate residential safety score, Heatherton rates higher (81 vs 49/100 in Moorabbin).
Scores
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 91 |
| Transport | 51 | 97 |
| Education | 77 | 83 |
| Liveability | 73 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,826 | 6,287 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $2,031 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.6% | 52.7% |
| Born in Australia | 60.0% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Heatherton — · Moorabbin —
Property
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | $455K | $678K |
| House price YoY | -6.5% | -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
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 248 | 461 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 354 | 891 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 318 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,945 | 12,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heatherton · Moorabbin
Transport
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Heatherton | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 10 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 870 m |
Population & growth
| Heatherton | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,826 | 6,287 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,019 | 6,717 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heatherton or Moorabbin?
Heatherton has the higher residential safety score (Heatherton 81/100 vs Moorabbin 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Heatherton or Moorabbin?
Heatherton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.35M.
Which has better schools, Heatherton or Moorabbin?
Heatherton has a higher average school ICSEA (Heatherton 1118 vs Moorabbin 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heatherton or Moorabbin?
Moorabbin has the higher transport score (Heatherton 51/100 vs Moorabbin 97/100).
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