Cheltenham North vs Moorabbin
Cheltenham North (median $1,042,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Moorabbin ($1,210,500).
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| Measure | Cheltenham North | Moorabbin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,042,500 | $1,210,500 |
| Median unit | $597,500 | $765,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1100 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,287 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 640 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cheltenham North scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moorabbin (1104) sits above Cheltenham North (1100).
- For buyers
- Cheltenham North is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Moorabbin edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1100).
Cheltenham North vs Moorabbin: common questions
Is Cheltenham North or Moorabbin cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham North has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 14% below Moorabbin ($1,210,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cheltenham North or Moorabbin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moorabbin scores 1104 vs 1100 in Cheltenham North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cheltenham North or Moorabbin?
Cheltenham North scores 100/100 on walkability vs 62/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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