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Plenty vs South Morang

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.9 km apart, on the same open data. Plenty scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

PlentySouth Morang
Active5825
Safety7672
Wealth10056
Value10079
Parks4295
Cafés2818
Transit29
Green space5470
Active & healthy5425
Schools nearby (OSM)416
Median rent$392/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,630,000$810,000
House sales this quarter599
Population2,57524,989
Full profile Plenty in full South Morang 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.

Is Plenty safer than South Morang?

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

Which is cheaper, Plenty or South Morang?

South Morang has the lower median house price of the two ($810,000 vs $1,630,000).

Should I live in Plenty or South Morang?

Plenty scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Plenty or South Morang.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →