Ashley vs Moree
Moree (median $350,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Ashley ($370,000). Over the past year, Ashley (+10.4%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Moree (+9.4%) on house-price growth.
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Ashley and Moree side by side
| Measure | Ashley | Moree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $370,000 | $350,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $221,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.4% | +9.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 855 | 855 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 351 | 8,962 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 553 mm | 564 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.5°C | 34.3°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
Moree scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Ashley skews owner-occupied (77%), Moree runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Moree is the lower entry point at $350,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Moree delivers the better gross yield (6.54% vs 6.18%), but Ashley has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Ashley vs Moree: common questions
Is Ashley or Moree cheaper to buy in?
Moree has the lower median house price at $350,000, roughly 5% below Ashley ($370,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ashley or Moree?
Over the past 12 months, Ashley grew +10.4% vs +9.4% in Moree, a gap of 1.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Ashley or Moree?
Moree scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Ashley or Moree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.54% in Moree vs 6.18% in Ashley. 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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