Cornelian Bay vs Moonah

Moonah scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cornelian Bay (1012) sits above Moonah (996).

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Cornelian Bay and Moonah side by side

MeasureCornelian BayMoonah
Price and market
Median house–$615,000
Median unit–$435,500
Renting
House rent$350/wk$340/wk
Unit rent$298/wk$330/wk
Owner occupied–58.0%
Renter occupied–39.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1012996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1052
Transit score00
Bike score8595
Population–5,884
Median age–35
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January23.0°C23.0°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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
Cornelian Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 996).

Cornelian Bay vs Moonah: common questions

Does Cornelian Bay or Moonah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cornelian Bay scores 1012 vs 996 in Moonah. 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, Cornelian Bay or Moonah?

Moonah scores 52/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.