Overall score
Gnarwarre
49.9/100
Moriac
60.4/100
Gnarwarre vs Moriac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gnarwarre for schools; Moriac for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GnarwarreMoriac
Crime rate
Gnarwarre
24.6 / 1k
Moriac
6.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gnarwarre
4
Moriac
39
Population
Gnarwarre
297
Moriac
852
Metric leadGnarwarre 1Moriac 81 tiedacross 10 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 | Gnarwarre | Moriac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 6.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Population | 297 | 852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gnarwarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Moriac is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Gnarwarre pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Moriac is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Choose Gnarwarre if you are weighing families; lean toward Moriac for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.