Moonee Beach vs Sapphire Beach
The verdict
Moonee Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M in Sapphire Beach.
Scores
Moonee BeachSapphire Beach
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 51 | 53 |
| Liveability | 37 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,176 | 2,660 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 43.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Moonee Beach Moderate Growth · Sapphire Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $535K |
| House price YoY | -9.8% | -10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 368 | 263 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,893 | 7,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Moonee Beach · Sapphire Beach
Transport
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire 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 | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 448.4 km | 444.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.0 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,176 | 2,660 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,344 | 2,866 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,529 | 3,092 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moonee Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Sapphire Beach has the higher residential safety score (Moonee Beach 64/100 vs Sapphire Beach 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Moonee Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Moonee Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, Moonee Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Moonee Beach and Sapphire Beach have similar transport scores.
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