Overall score
Ardmona
25.8/100
Mooroopna
41.0/100
Ardmona vs Mooroopna, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ardmona for families; Mooroopna for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdmonaMooroopna
Crime rate
Ardmona
119.7 / 1k
Mooroopna
207.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardmona
4
Mooroopna
126
Population
Ardmona
497
Mooroopna
8,312
Metric leadArdmona 3Mooroopna 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ardmona | Mooroopna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.8/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.8/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 207.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 71 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 48 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Population | 497 | 8,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Ardmona reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Mooroopna is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Ardmona pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mooroopna is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Ardmona suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mooroopna is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.