Overall score
Moorooduc
34.6/100
Mornington
73.9/100
Mornington for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moorooduc
34.6/100
Mornington
73.9/100
Crime rate
Moorooduc
117.4 / 1k
Mornington
68.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorooduc
9
Mornington
300
Population
Moorooduc
1,004
Mornington
25,759
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 | Moorooduc | Mornington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 73.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.4 / 1k | 68.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 52 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 146 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 300 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 462 |
| Population | 1,004 | 25,759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Moorooduc is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Mornington is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone. Mornington leans into coastal living, while Moorooduc feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Moorooduc is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Mornington answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Moorooduc if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Mornington for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.