Moorabbin
VIC 3189 · Kingston
6,287 (2021) → 6,717 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Moorabbin is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3189, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.35M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Moorabbin has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3189 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.12%), China (3.44%), England (3.17%), Greece (1.8%), New Zealand (1.48%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.1%), Greek (3.82%), Russian (2.82%), Italian (1.37%), Hindi (1.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Southmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
- Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
- Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1090
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
- Avenues EducationSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1120
- East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1100
- Bentleigh Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
- Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1054
- Southern Autistic SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1049
- St Bede's College - Bentleigh East CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2km
- Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1080
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1121
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1093
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1098
- Hampton East SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1058
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1134
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Moorabbin
Is Moorabbin safe?
Moorabbin has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,168 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Moorabbin?
In Moorabbin, the .
How far is Moorabbin from Melbourne CBD?
Moorabbin is about 16.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Moorabbin?
Moorabbin has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Moorabbin?
Moorabbin has a transport score of 97/100 and 56 bus stops.