Overall score
Moorooduc
41.2/100
Tyabb
58.2/100
Moorooduc for investment; Tyabb for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moorooduc
41.2/100
Tyabb
58.2/100
Crime rate
Moorooduc
111.5 / 1k
Tyabb
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorooduc
15
Tyabb
72
Population
Moorooduc
1,004
Tyabb
3,449
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 | Tyabb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.5 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 20 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 62 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 11.1% |
| Population | 1,004 | 3,449 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Moorooduc is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Tyabb is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Tyabb leans into coastal living, while Moorooduc feels more inland and suburban in character.
Moorooduc pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Tyabb is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tyabb, 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.