Overall score
Moolap
34.1/100
Newcomb
48.2/100
Moolap vs Newcomb, VIC Suburb Comparison
Newcomb for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoolapNewcomb
Crime rate
Moolap
105.0 / 1k
Newcomb
168.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moolap
48
Newcomb
157
Population
Moolap
1,825
Newcomb
4,704
Metric leadMoolap 2Newcomb 91 tiedacross 12 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 | Moolap | Newcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 80.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.0 / 1k | 168.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 37 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 157 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 47 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,825 | 4,704 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Moolap reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Newcomb is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Moolap tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Newcomb stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. Moolap generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Newcomb leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Moolap if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Newcomb for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.