Overall score
Moonee Beach
40.7/100
Sapphire Beach
41.9/100
Moonee Beach vs Sapphire Beach, NSW Suburb Comparison
Moonee Beach for retirees and value; Sapphire Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Moonee BeachSapphire Beach
Crime rate
Moonee Beach
127.4 / 1k
Sapphire Beach
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moonee Beach
15
Sapphire Beach
18
Population
Moonee Beach
2,176
Sapphire Beach
2,660
Metric leadMoonee Beach 3Sapphire Beach 53 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 retireesMoonee Beach
- Best for familiesSapphire Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSapphire Beach
- Best for best valueMoonee Beach
- Best for best schoolsMoonee Beach
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 | Moonee Beach | Sapphire Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 19 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Population | 2,176 | 2,660 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Moonee Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Sapphire Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Moonee Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Sapphire Beach is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Moonee Beach the better fit, while retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Sapphire Beach.
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.