Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Cheltenham scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Cheltenham | Moorabbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 46 | 80 |
| Safety | 31 | 6 |
| Wealth | 36 | 49 |
| Value | 29 | 41 |
| Parks | 36 | 7 |
| Cafés | 84 | 66 |
| Transit | 47 | 47 |
| Green space | 14 | 7 |
| Active & healthy | 49 | 56 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 50 | 86 |
| Median rent | $430/wk | $431/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,385,000 | $1,250,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 51 | 25 |
| Population | 23,992 | 6,287 |
| Full profile | Cheltenham in full | Moorabbin 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.
Cheltenham scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Moorabbin has the lower median house price of the two ($1,250,000 vs $1,385,000).
Cheltenham scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Cheltenham or Moorabbin.
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