Moorooduc vs Mornington
The verdict
Mornington rates higher for liveability (85 vs 21). Mornington is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 7.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mornington rates higher (76 vs 55/100 in Moorooduc).
Scores
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 59 |
| Transport | 0 | 30 |
| Education | 62 | 61 |
| Liveability | 21 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,004 | 25,759 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,256 | $1,451 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.1% | 34.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 74.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Moorooduc Moderate Growth · Mornington Moderate Growth
Property
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $790K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.4% |
| 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
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 398 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 697 | 338 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 398 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,068 | 5,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moorooduc · Mornington
Transport
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 118 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 162 | 153 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 41 |
| Parks | 1 | 62 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 22 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.1 km | 47.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Moorooduc | Mornington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,004 | 25,759 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,026 | 25,439 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,147 | 29,431 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | -0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moorooduc or Mornington?
Mornington has the higher residential safety score (Moorooduc 55/100 vs Mornington 76/100).
Which has better schools, Moorooduc or Mornington?
Moorooduc has a higher average school ICSEA (Moorooduc 1027 vs Mornington 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Moorooduc or Mornington?
Mornington has the higher transport score (Moorooduc 0/100 vs Mornington 30/100).
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