Overall score
Moonee Ponds
69.0/100
Travancore
46.4/100
Moonee Ponds vs Travancore, VIC suburb comparison
Moonee Ponds for investment and value; Travancore for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Moonee PondsTravancore
Crime rate
Moonee Ponds
94.8 / 1k
Travancore
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moonee Ponds
533
Travancore
72
Population
Moonee Ponds
16,224
Travancore
2,116
Metric leadMoonee Ponds 8Travancore 3across 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 retireesTravancore
- Best for familiesTravancore
- Best for investmentMoonee Ponds
- Best for best valueMoonee Ponds
- Best for best schoolsMoonee 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 | 69.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.1/100 | 4.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.8 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 7 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 216 | 18 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, while Travancore stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Moonee Ponds, while Travancore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.