Overall score
Modewarre
47.7/100
Mount Moriac
41.4/100
Modewarre vs Mount Moriac, VIC Suburb Comparison
Modewarre for retirees; Mount Moriac for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ModewarreMount Moriac
Crime rate
Modewarre
3.8 / 1k
Mount Moriac
178.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modewarre
2
Mount Moriac
14
Population
Modewarre
277
Mount Moriac
251
Metric leadModewarre 4Mount Moriac 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 retireesModewarre
- Best for familiesMount Moriac
- Best for investmentMount Moriac
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 | Mount Moriac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.6/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.8 / 1k | 178.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Population | 277 | 251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
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, parks and reserves, and overall desirability, while Mount Moriac stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Modewarre suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Moriac is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.