Overall score
Clayton South
55.2/100
Moorabbin
56.2/100
Clayton South vs Moorabbin, VIC suburb comparison
Clayton South for investment and value; Moorabbin for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clayton SouthMoorabbin
Crime rate
Clayton South
84.0 / 1k
Moorabbin
222.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayton South
232
Moorabbin
141
Population
Clayton South
13,381
Moorabbin
6,287
Metric leadClayton South 7Moorabbin 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMoorabbin
- Best for familiesMoorabbin
- Best for investmentClayton South
- 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 | 55.2/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.0 / 1k | 222.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 64 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 232 | 141 |
| Planning activity | 147 | 151 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Moorabbin answers with schools and education options and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Clayton South the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Moorabbin.