Mentone vs Moorabbin Airport
The verdict
Mentone rates higher for transport (98 vs 55). Moorabbin Airport rates higher for education (86 vs 80). Mentone is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.3 km).
Scores
MentoneMoorabbin Airport
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 73 |
| Transport | 98 | 55 |
| Education | 80 | 86 |
| Liveability | 93 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,197 | 26 |
| Median age | 42 | 22 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,889 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 69.2% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 11.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3 |
Growth: Mentone — · Moorabbin Airport —
Property
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $674K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.2% | Data not available |
| 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
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 311 | 65,385 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 227 | 3,846 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,062 | 888,462 |
Moorabbin Airport is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mentone · Moorabbin Airport
Transport
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 340 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 9 |
| Parks | 22 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.9 km | 21.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mentone | Moorabbin Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,197 | 26 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,042 | 26 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Mentone or Moorabbin Airport?
Mentone has the higher transport score (Mentone 98/100 vs Moorabbin Airport 55/100).
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