Overall score
Clayton South
46.5/100
Moorabbin
49.6/100
Clayton South vs Moorabbin, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clayton South for retirees and families; Moorabbin for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clayton SouthMoorabbin
Crime rate
Clayton South
68.1 / 1k
Moorabbin
221.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton South
251
Moorabbin
147
Population
Clayton South
13,381
Moorabbin
6,287
Metric leadClayton South 7Moorabbin 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClayton South
- Best for familiesClayton South
- Best for investmentMoorabbin
- Best for best valueClayton South
- Best for best schoolsMoorabbin
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 | Clayton South | Moorabbin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.6/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.1 / 1k | 221.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 64 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 251 | 147 |
| Planning activity | 147 | 151 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 0.7% |
| Population | 13,381 | 6,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clayton South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Moorabbin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Clayton South is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Moorabbin answers with schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Clayton South the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moorabbin.
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.