Overall score
Dingley Village
71.8/100
Mordialloc
74.9/100
Dingley Village vs Mordialloc, VIC suburb comparison
Dingley Village for investment; Mordialloc for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dingley VillageMordialloc
Crime rate
Dingley Village
43.2 / 1k
Mordialloc
74.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dingley Village
180
Mordialloc
295
Population
Dingley Village
10,495
Mordialloc
8,886
Metric leadDingley Village 5Mordialloc 6across 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 familiesMordialloc
- Best for beach lifestyleMordialloc
- Best for investmentDingley Village
- Best for best schoolsMordialloc
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 | Dingley Village | Mordialloc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.8/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.2 / 1k | 74.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 57 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 180 | 295 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 154 |
| Population | 10,495 | 8,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dingley Village is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Mordialloc is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Mordialloc is shaped by the coast, Dingley Village offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dingley Village 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.
Dingley Village suits investors more clearly, whereas Mordialloc is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.