Overall score
Mordialloc
66.3/100
Waterways
48.2/100
Mordialloc vs Waterways, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mordialloc for retirees and beach lifestyle; Waterways for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MordiallocWaterways
Crime rate
Mordialloc
72.2 / 1k
Waterways
28.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mordialloc
340
Waterways
39
Population
Mordialloc
8,886
Waterways
2,422
Metric leadMordialloc 9Waterways 22 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 retireesMordialloc
- Best for familiesWaterways
- Best for beach lifestyleMordialloc
- Best for investmentMordialloc
- Best for best valueMordialloc
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 | Mordialloc | Waterways |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.2 / 1k | 28.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 5 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 9.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 340 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 154 | 15 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| Population | 8,886 | 2,422 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mordialloc is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Waterways is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Where Mordialloc is shaped by the coast, Waterways offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Mordialloc tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Waterways stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Mordialloc suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Waterways is the stronger match for retirees.
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.