Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Ascot Vale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Ascot Vale | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 64 | 48 |
| Safety | 21 | 28 |
| Wealth | 66 | 59 |
| Value | 95 | 77 |
| Parks | 28 | 34 |
| Cafés | 67 | 80 |
| Transit | 76 | 74 |
| Green space | 38 | 26 |
| Active & healthy | 63 | 61 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 62 | 40 |
| Median rent | $370/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,362,000 | $1,660,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 51 | 60 |
| Population | 15,197 | 16,224 |
| Full profile | Ascot Vale in full | Moonee Ponds in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Moonee Ponds scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Ascot Vale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,362,000 vs $1,660,500).
Ascot Vale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →