Moorabbin at a glance
Median house
$1,210,500
Median unit
$765,000
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
6,287
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Moorabbin.
The postcode for Moorabbin is 3189 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Moorabbin is $1,210,500.
Moorabbin (3189) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,210,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Moorabbin has roughly 6,287 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moorabbin scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moorabbin's population at 6,287, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,287
Median age
39
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,210,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $765,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $242,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,210,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $765,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$431/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$431/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$1,210,500
$765,000
6,287
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.85% (median rent $431/wk against a $1,210,500 price tag). Units yield 2.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.85%
Based on $1,210,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.93%
Based on $765,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,118
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moorabbin.
Local schools for Moorabbin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Southmoor Primary School
Bayside Special Developmental School
Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Moorabbin.
- What is the median house price in Moorabbin?
- The median house price in Moorabbin, VIC 3189 is $1,210,500. The median unit price is $765,000.
- What is the Moorabbin postcode?
- Moorabbin is in the 3189 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Moorabbin?
- Moorabbin is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3189. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Moorabbin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $431, for units it's $431.
- What schools are in Moorabbin?
- There are 20 schools serving Moorabbin on this page, including Southmoor Primary School, Bayside Special Developmental School, St Catherine's School.
- How walkable is Moorabbin?
- Moorabbin has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Moorabbin?
- Moorabbin is close to Moorabbin East, Wishart, Cheltenham North, Highett, Southland Centre.
- What is the population of Moorabbin?
- The population of Moorabbin is approximately 6,287 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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