VIC · Kingston Council

Moorabbin Airport, 3194

Population

26

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+50.0%

Median age

22

Median income

$0/wk

Employment rate

20%

Languages at home

87%non-English

Most common: Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Moorabbin Airport is known for: Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Moorabbin Airport is a residential smaller community in Kingston Council with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The community skews younger, with schools and childcare nearby.

A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

At a glance

Moorabbin Airport snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (Census)

26

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

No data available

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

100th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

27th

percentile in VIC

School ICSEA

84th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Population growth

0.0% annual · +50.0% over 5 years · 27th percentile in VIC

Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
26
Median age
22
Median household income / week
$0
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 0
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
20%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
248
Against the person
16
Against property
207
Rate per 1,000 residents
82,666.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
99.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.5%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft24
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle26
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store91
  • B49 Other Theft19

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,099
Median ICSEA percentile
84th
School list
  • Parkdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 1,418 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Mentone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 186 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Parktone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 411 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • DFO/Centre Dandenong Rd
  • Federation Way/Centre Dandenong Rd
  • Moorabbin Airport/Centre Dandenong Rd
  • Moorabin Airport/Centre Dandenong Rd
  • Ross St/Centre Dandenong Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

169 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 8 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 playgrounds · 3 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Notable café culture8 cafés nearby
  • Decent local green space0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access9 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
307.69
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
538.46
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink(14)
  • Cessna Espresso CafeCafe
  • DeganiCafe
  • Gloria Jean'sCafe
  • Hangar 4 CafeCafe

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Mrs. FieldsCafe
  • Muffin BreakCafe
  • Muzz BuzzCafe
  • Serina CafeCafe
  • Guzman y GomezFast food

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Meet ‘N Eat KebabsFast food
  • PattysmithsFast food
  • SoyFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Magic WokRestaurant
Shopping(6)
  • Tasman ButchersButcher

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • LibertyConvenience store
  • Kingston Food HangarGreengrocer

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • ALDISupermarket

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

Health & services(1)
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy

    Unit Shop 17 288 Centre Dandenong Road

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Revo FitnessGym

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Moorabbin Airport PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Australian National Aviation MuseumMuseum
Transport(5)

5 bus stops

Other(111)
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • OrotonBag
  • PeraBag
  • StandbagsBag
  • Tosca TravelgoodsBag
  • Bed Bath N TableBed
  • Bev MarksBed

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Bench
  • National TilesBuilding Materials
  • AutobarnCar Parts

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • SalvosCharity

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • 2XUClothes
  • Bendon Lingerie OutletClothes
  • BlazerClothes
  • Bonds OutletClothes
  • Bras N ThingsClothes
  • CatalogClothes
  • City ChicClothes
  • ConnorClothes

    Unit Shop G-041 250 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Cotton OnClothes
  • Cotton On KidsClothes
  • CueClothes
  • Decjuba OutletClothes
  • FilaClothes
  • ForcastClothes
  • GazmanClothes
  • GiordanoClothes
  • GuessClothes
  • Jacqui EClothes
  • Johnny BiggClothes
  • Levi'sClothes
  • Lorna JaneClothes
  • LululemonClothes
  • NeverlandClothes
  • Ollie's PlaceClothes
  • Peter AlexanderClothes
  • Polo Ralph LaurenClothes
  • PortmansClothes
  • PumaClothes
  • ReloadClothes
  • ReviewClothes
  • Rip CurlClothes
  • RockwearClothes
  • Rodd & GunnClothes
  • TarocashClothes
  • Tommy HilfigerClothes
  • Under ArmourClothes
  • Valley GirlClothes
  • Van HeusenClothes
  • VolcomClothes
  • yd.Clothes
  • Cosmetics PlusCosmetics
  • Dollar Curtains and BlindsCurtain

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • TK MaxxDepartment Store
  • Drinking water (2)
  • Betta ElectricalElectronics

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • The Good GuysElectronics

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Garden
  • The House of GolfGolf

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • N2LinenHaberdashery
  • Hairdresser Supply
  • HairhouseHairdresser Supply
  • Information
  • Michael HillJewelry
  • ZoharJewelry
  • HouseKitchen
  • Kitchen WarehouseKitchen

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • MatchboxKitchen
  • Villeroy & BochKitchen
  • Loading Dock (2)
  • Tattersall'sLottery
  • DFO MoorabbinMall
  • Direct Factory OutletsMall
  • Kingston Central PlazaMall
  • Kingston Central PlazaMall

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Adventure MegastoreOutdoor
  • Escape 2Outdoor
  • MacpacOutdoor
  • Parking (28)
  • Best FriendsPet

    288 Centre Dandenong Road

  • BPPetrol station
  • Costco GasolinePetrol station
  • LibertyPetrol station
  • DFOPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • DFO/Centre Dandenong RoadShelter
  • AquilaShoes
  • Ecco OutletShoes
  • FlorsheinShoes
  • MerrellShoes
  • NaturalizerShoes
  • Planet ShoesShoes
  • RunOutShoes
  • SandlerShoes
  • Shoe WarehouseShoes
  • SkechersShoes
  • Steve MaddenShoes
  • Tasman UggShoes
  • Wild RhinoShoes
  • AdidasSports
  • DecathlonSports
  • OakleySunglasses
  • Sunglasses HutSunglasses
  • Best Books 4 LessToys
  • Splat BallsToys
  • Tyre CentreTyres
  • Waste Basket
  • FossilWatches
  • Timeless WatchesWatches
  • Watch StationWatches
  • Costco WholesaleWholesale

    8 Chifley Drive

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Como Private Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseCentre Dandenong RoadPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • MARKET GARDENERS TRAM PLATEWAYNH0928

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Isaacs
Member of Parliament
Mark DREYFUS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,753
Turnout (2025)
92.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).

Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%

2.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Parkdale EastLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Mentone ParkLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Parkdale CentralLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Mentone NorthLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • ParkdaleLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

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