Overall score
Modewarre
47.7/100
Moriac
60.4/100
Modewarre vs Moriac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Moriac for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ModewarreMoriac
Crime rate
Modewarre
3.8 / 1k
Moriac
6.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modewarre
2
Moriac
39
Population
Modewarre
277
Moriac
852
Metric leadModewarre 3Moriac 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Modewarre | Moriac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.6/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.8 / 1k | 6.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Population | 277 | 852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Modewarre 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.
Modewarre tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, while Moriac stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Modewarre the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moriac.
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.