Overall score
Merrigum
33.5/100
Mooroopna
41.0/100
Merrigum vs Mooroopna, VIC Suburb Comparison
Merrigum for families; Mooroopna for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MerrigumMooroopna
Crime rate
Merrigum
46.0 / 1k
Mooroopna
207.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merrigum
2
Mooroopna
126
Population
Merrigum
679
Mooroopna
8,312
Metric leadMerrigum 2Mooroopna 92 tiedacross 13 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 | Merrigum | Mooroopna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 207.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 71 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 48 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Population | 679 | 8,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Merrigum is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Mooroopna is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Merrigum pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mooroopna is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Merrigum suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mooroopna is the stronger match for 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.