Overall score
Moonee Ponds
60.5/100
Travancore
54.1/100
Moonee Ponds vs Travancore, VIC Suburb Comparison
Moonee Ponds for retirees and investment; Travancore for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Moonee PondsTravancore
Crime rate
Moonee Ponds
89.1 / 1k
Travancore
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moonee Ponds
621
Travancore
75
Population
Moonee Ponds
16,224
Travancore
2,116
Metric leadMoonee Ponds 8Travancore 41 tiedacross 13 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 Ponds
- Best for familiesTravancore
- Best for investmentMoonee Ponds
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 Ponds | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.1 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 7 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 621 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 216 | 18 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| Population | 16,224 | 2,116 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Moonee Ponds is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Travancore is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Moonee Ponds tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Travancore stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Moonee Ponds if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Travancore for retirees and families.
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.