Overall score
Aspendale
66.6/100
Mordialloc
74.9/100
Aspendale for investment; Mordialloc for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aspendale
66.6/100
Mordialloc
74.9/100
Crime rate
Aspendale
52.7 / 1k
Mordialloc
74.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspendale
147
Mordialloc
295
Population
Aspendale
7,285
Mordialloc
8,886
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 | Aspendale | Mordialloc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.6/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.7 / 1k | 74.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 57 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 295 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 154 |
| Population | 7,285 | 8,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Aspendale reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Mordialloc is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Aspendale sits firmly coastal, whereas Mordialloc is near both coast and city.
Aspendale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mordialloc is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Aspendale if you are weighing investors; lean toward Mordialloc for retirees and families.