Ascot Vale vs Moonee Ponds
Ascot Vale (median $1,275,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000).
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Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds side by side
| Measure | Ascot Vale | Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | $540,000 | $545,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1086 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,197 | 16,224 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 568 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 27.0°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
Moonee Ponds scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonee Ponds (1103) sits above Ascot Vale (1086).
- For buyers
- Ascot Vale is the lower entry point at $1,275,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ascot Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.06% vs 2.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moonee Ponds edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1086).
Ascot Vale vs Moonee Ponds: common questions
Is Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds cheaper to buy in?
Ascot Vale has the lower median house price at $1,275,000, roughly 15% below Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonee Ponds scores 1103 vs 1086 in Ascot Vale. 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, Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds?
Moonee Ponds scores 100/100 on walkability vs 66/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Ascot Vale vs 2.60% in Moonee Ponds. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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