Moe South vs Newborough
The verdict
Moe South rates higher for education (37 vs 28). Newborough rates higher for liveability (54 vs 21). Moe South is closer to the coast (51.5 km vs 55.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Moe South rates higher (63 vs 57/100 in Newborough).
Scores
Moe SouthNewborough
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 45 |
| Transport | 35 | 51 |
| Education | 37 | 28 |
| Liveability | 21 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 529 | 6,886 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,055 | $1,165 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 16.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Moe South — · Newborough —
Property
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $406K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $219K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.7% |
| 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
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 378 | 523 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 349 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,323 | 6,448 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moe South · Newborough
Transport
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 51.5 km | 55.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.0 km | 123.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.9 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Moe South | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 529 | 6,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 540 | 7,033 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moe South or Newborough?
Moe South has the higher residential safety score (Moe South 63/100 vs Newborough 57/100).
Which has better public transport, Moe South or Newborough?
Newborough has the higher transport score (Moe South 35/100 vs Newborough 51/100).
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