Overall score
Modewarre
38.1/100
Mount Moriac
34.5/100
Modewarre for retirees and families; Mount Moriac for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Modewarre
38.1/100
Mount Moriac
34.5/100
Crime rate
Modewarre
7.5 / 1k
Mount Moriac
145.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modewarre
1
Mount Moriac
14
Population
Modewarre
277
Mount Moriac
251
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Modewarre | Mount Moriac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.5 / 1k | 145.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 5 |
| Population | 277 | 251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Modewarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Mount Moriac is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Moriac sits among greener hillside streets, while Modewarre keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Modewarre tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Mount Moriac stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Modewarre suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Moriac is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.