Moriac
VIC 3240 · Surf Coast
852 (2021) → 916 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Moriac is a high growth suburb in Surf Coast, VIC 3240, about 84km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Moriac are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 16km inland. Moriac has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.4%), Netherlands (0.7%), Italy (0.35%), USA (0.35%)
Top languages: German (1.29%), Spanish (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moriac Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
Nearby (within 10km)
- Freshwater Creek Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 1092
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Moriac
Is Moriac safe?
Moriac has a residential safety score of 52/100, 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 704 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Moriac from Melbourne CBD?
Moriac is about 84.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Moriac?
Moriac has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Moriac?
Moriac has a transport score of 0/100.