Overall score
Moorooduc
41.2/100
Mount Eliza
68.3/100
Moorooduc vs Mount Eliza, VIC Suburb Comparison
Moorooduc for investment; Mount Eliza for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoorooducMount Eliza
Crime rate
Moorooduc
111.5 / 1k
Mount Eliza
26.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorooduc
15
Mount Eliza
358
Population
Moorooduc
1,004
Mount Eliza
18,734
Metric leadMoorooduc 1Mount Eliza 102 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 retireesMount Eliza
- Best for familiesMount Eliza
- Best for beach lifestyleMount Eliza
- Best for investmentMoorooduc
- Best for best valueMount Eliza
- Best for best schoolsMount Eliza
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 | Moorooduc | Mount Eliza |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.5 / 1k | 26.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 30 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 31 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 358 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 429 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Population | 1,004 | 18,734 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Moorooduc reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Mount Eliza is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Mount Eliza leans into coastal living, while Moorooduc feels more inland and suburban in character.
Moorooduc tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Eliza stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Eliza, while Moorooduc remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.