Overall score
Moriac
60.4/100
Winchelsea
38.1/100
Moriac vs Winchelsea, VIC Suburb Comparison
Moriac for retirees and families; Winchelsea for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoriacWinchelsea
Crime rate
Moriac
6.1 / 1k
Winchelsea
57.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moriac
39
Winchelsea
2
Population
Moriac
852
Winchelsea
2,456
Metric leadMoriac 6Winchelsea 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMoriac
- Best for familiesMoriac
- Best for investmentWinchelsea
- Best for best valueMoriac
- Best for best schoolsMoriac
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 | Moriac | Winchelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.4/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.1 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 42 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Population | 852 | 2,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Moriac is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Winchelsea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Moriac tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Winchelsea stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and a larger local community. Moriac generally means more sought-after housing, while Winchelsea leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moriac, while Winchelsea 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.