Moorabbin vs Oakleigh South
The verdict
Oakleigh South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.35M in Moorabbin. Moorabbin rates higher for transport (97 vs 77). Moorabbin is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakleigh South rates higher (69 vs 49/100 in Moorabbin).
Scores
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 84 |
| Transport | 97 | 77 |
| Education | 83 | 84 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,287 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,031 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.7% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 51.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Moorabbin — · Oakleigh South —
Property
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $678K | $846K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | -4.6% |
| 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
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 461 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 891 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,168 | 5,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moorabbin · Oakleigh South
Transport
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 5 |
| Parks | 5 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.5 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 870 m | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Moorabbin | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,287 | 9,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,717 | 9,925 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moorabbin or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has the higher residential safety score (Moorabbin 49/100 vs Oakleigh South 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Moorabbin or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.35M.
Which has better schools, Moorabbin or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has a higher average school ICSEA (Moorabbin 1100 vs Oakleigh South 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Moorabbin or Oakleigh South?
Moorabbin has the higher transport score (Moorabbin 97/100 vs Oakleigh South 77/100).
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