Moonee Beach vs Sandy Beach
The verdict
Sandy Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.33M in Moonee Beach. Moonee Beach rates higher for liveability (37 vs 27). On the separate residential safety score, Moonee Beach rates higher (64 vs 52/100 in Sandy Beach).
Scores
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 51 | 47 |
| Liveability | 37 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,176 | 2,913 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $1,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Moonee Beach Moderate Growth · Sandy Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $911K |
| Median unit price | $800K | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 72.3% | 2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 368 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 687 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,342 | 4,634 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moonee Beach · Sandy Beach
Transport
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.8 km | 18.5 km |
Liveability
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 448.4 km | 454.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.0 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Moonee Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,176 | 2,913 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,344 | 3,069 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,529 | 3,255 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moonee Beach or Sandy Beach?
Moonee Beach has the higher residential safety score (Moonee Beach 64/100 vs Sandy Beach 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Moonee Beach or Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, Moonee Beach or Sandy Beach?
Moonee Beach and Sandy Beach have similar transport scores.
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