Bucca vs Moonee Beach
Moonee Beach (median $1,162,500) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Bucca ($1,550,000).
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Bucca and Moonee Beach side by side
| Measure | Bucca | Moonee Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $1,162,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 55 |
| Population | 614 | 2,176 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1444 mm | 1513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonee Beach (972) sits above Bucca (957).
- For buyers
- Moonee Beach is the lower entry point at $1,162,500 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moonee Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.04% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moonee Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 957).
Bucca vs Moonee Beach: common questions
Is Bucca or Moonee Beach cheaper to buy in?
Moonee Beach has the lower median house price at $1,162,500, roughly 25% below Bucca ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bucca or Moonee Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonee Beach scores 972 vs 957 in Bucca. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Bucca or Moonee Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.04% in Moonee Beach vs 2.28% in Bucca. 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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