Overall score
Bucca
33.1/100
Moonee Beach
39.4/100
Bucca vs Moonee Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Bucca for schools; Moonee Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuccaMoonee Beach
Crime rate
Bucca
127.2 / 1k
Moonee Beach
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bucca
3
Moonee Beach
8
Population
Bucca
614
Moonee Beach
2,176
Metric leadBucca 2Moonee Beach 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMoonee Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMoonee Beach
- Best for investmentMoonee Beach
- Best for best valueMoonee Beach
- Best for best schoolsBucca
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 | Bucca | Moonee Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 73 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 57 |
| Population | 614 | 2,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bucca is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Moonee Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Moonee Beach leans into coastal living, while Bucca feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Bucca is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Moonee Beach answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Bucca if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Moonee Beach for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.