Overall score
Acton
45.4/100
Mooreville
38.8/100
Acton for families and schools; Mooreville for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton
45.4/100
Mooreville
38.8/100
Crime rate
Acton
1511.3 / 1k
Mooreville
5943.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton
21
Mooreville
0
Population
Acton
1,377
Mooreville
378
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acton | Mooreville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 1511.3 / 1k | 5943.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 0 |
| Population | 1,377 | 378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Acton is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Mooreville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Acton is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Mooreville answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Acton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mooreville leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Retirees and families may find Acton the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Mooreville.