Overall score
Mooroopna
41.0/100
Orrvale
27.7/100
Mooroopna vs Orrvale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mooroopna for retirees and families; Orrvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MooroopnaOrrvale
Crime rate
Mooroopna
207.9 / 1k
Orrvale
99.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mooroopna
126
Orrvale
3
Population
Mooroopna
8,312
Orrvale
450
Metric leadMooroopna 7Orrvale 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mooroopna | Orrvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 27.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 207.9 / 1k | 99.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 71 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 126 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 12 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Population | 8,312 | 450 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Mooroopna is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Orrvale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Mooroopna pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Orrvale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mooroopna, while Orrvale 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.