Overall score
Emerald Beach
40.9/100
Moonee Beach
40.7/100
Emerald Beach vs Moonee Beach, NSW Suburb Comparison
Emerald Beach for families and investment; Moonee Beach for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emerald BeachMoonee Beach
Crime rate
Emerald Beach
64.7 / 1k
Moonee Beach
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emerald Beach
8
Moonee Beach
15
Population
Emerald Beach
2,677
Moonee Beach
2,176
Metric leadEmerald Beach 4Moonee Beach 43 tiedacross 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 retireesMoonee Beach
- Best for familiesEmerald Beach
- Best for investmentEmerald Beach
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 | Emerald Beach | Moonee Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.7 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 73 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 74 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 6.2% |
| Population | 2,677 | 2,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Emerald Beach reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Moonee Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Emerald Beach tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, while Moonee Beach stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Moonee Beach, while Emerald Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.