Overall score
Moyston
34.4/100
Willaura
39.1/100
Moyston vs Willaura, VIC Suburb Comparison
Moyston for investment and value; Willaura for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoystonWillaura
Crime rate
Moyston
89.7 / 1k
Willaura
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moyston
11
Willaura
6
Population
Moyston
403
Willaura
439
Metric leadMoyston 5Willaura 71 tiedacross 13 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 | Moyston | Willaura |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.7 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 403 | 439 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Moyston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Willaura is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Moyston sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Willaura is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Moyston is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Willaura answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. Moyston generally means more mid-market housing value, while Willaura leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Moyston suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Willaura is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.