Moe vs Newborough
The verdict
Moe is more affordable, with a median house price of $352K versus $406K in Newborough. Moe rates higher for transport (85 vs 52). On the separate residential safety score, Newborough rates higher (57 vs 35/100 in Moe).
Scores
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 46 |
| Transport | 85 | 52 |
| Education | 29 | 28 |
| Liveability | 57 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,375 | 6,886 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $902 | $1,165 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Moe — · Newborough —
Property
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $352K | $406K |
| Median unit price | $243K | $219K |
| House price YoY | -7.1% | -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 | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 693 | 523 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 331 | 349 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,376 | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,008 | 6,448 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moe · Newborough
Transport
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 52 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 206 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 920 m | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Moe | 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 | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 3 |
| Parks | 25 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.3 km | 55.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.9 km | 123.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.1 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Moe | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,375 | 6,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,575 | 7,033 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moe or Newborough?
Newborough has the higher residential safety score (Moe 35/100 vs Newborough 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Moe or Newborough?
Moe is more affordable, with a median house price of $352K versus $406K.
Which has better schools, Moe or Newborough?
Newborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Moe 900 vs Newborough 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Moe or Newborough?
Moe has the higher transport score (Moe 85/100 vs Newborough 52/100).
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