Mordialloc vs Parkdale
The verdict
Mordialloc is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.51M in Parkdale. Parkdale rates higher for liveability (92 vs 79). Parkdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Parkdale rates higher (94 vs 82/100 in Mordialloc).
Scores
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 90 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 75 | 78 |
| Liveability | 79 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,886 | 12,308 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,037 | $2,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.1% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mordialloc — · Parkdale —
Property
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $682K | $752K |
| House price YoY | -30.0% | 8.8% |
| 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
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 326 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 244 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 270 | 171 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,998 | 3,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mordialloc · Parkdale
Transport
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 460 m |
Liveability
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 23 | 6 |
| Parks | 16 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.7 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mordialloc | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,886 | 12,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,304 | 12,887 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.16% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mordialloc or Parkdale?
Parkdale has the higher residential safety score (Mordialloc 82/100 vs Parkdale 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Mordialloc or Parkdale?
Mordialloc is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Mordialloc or Parkdale?
Parkdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Mordialloc 1087 vs Parkdale 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mordialloc or Parkdale?
Parkdale has the higher transport score (Mordialloc 95/100 vs Parkdale 97/100).
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