Overall score
Moorina
24.4/100
Ocean View
49.1/100
Ocean View for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moorina
24.4/100
Ocean View
49.1/100
Crime rate
Moorina
69.6 / 1k
Ocean View
10.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorina
0
Ocean View
3
Population
Moorina
403
Ocean View
1,022
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Moorina | Ocean View |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.4/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.6 / 1k | 10.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 403 | 1,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Moorina reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Ocean View is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Moorina sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Ocean View is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Moorina pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Ocean View is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Moorina sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Ocean View.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ocean View, while Moorina remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.