Overall score
Clarinda
58.7/100
Moorabbin
49.6/100
Clarinda vs Moorabbin, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clarinda for retirees and families; Moorabbin for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarindaMoorabbin
Crime rate
Clarinda
38.8 / 1k
Moorabbin
221.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarinda
111
Moorabbin
147
Population
Clarinda
7,441
Moorabbin
6,287
Metric leadClarinda 8Moorabbin 41 tiedacross 13 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 | Clarinda | Moorabbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 221.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 64 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 147 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 151 |
| Green cover | 16.5% | 0.7% |
| Population | 7,441 | 6,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clarinda is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Moorabbin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Clarinda is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Moorabbin answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Clarinda if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Moorabbin for 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.