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Bentleigh East vs Moorabbin

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Bentleigh EastMoorabbin
Active7580
Safety896
Wealth7249
Value2741
Parks97
Cafés5466
Transit3647
Green space87
Active & healthy5756
Schools nearby (OSM)6886
Median rent$500/wk $431/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,608,500$1,250,000
House sales this quarter9025
Population30,1596,287
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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.

Is Bentleigh East safer than Moorabbin?

Bentleigh East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bentleigh East or Moorabbin?

Moorabbin has the lower median house price of the two ($1,250,000 vs $1,608,500).

Should I live in Bentleigh East or Moorabbin?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bentleigh East or Moorabbin.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →