Croydon North vs Mooroolbark
Mooroolbark (median $880,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Croydon North ($1,110,500).
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| Measure | Croydon North | Mooroolbark |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,500 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $662,500 | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,092 | 23,059 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 797 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 26.4°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
Mooroolbark scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon North (1049) sits above Mooroolbark (1018).
- For buyers
- Mooroolbark is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Croydon North edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1018).
Croydon North vs Mooroolbark: common questions
Is Croydon North or Mooroolbark cheaper to buy in?
Mooroolbark has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 21% below Croydon North ($1,110,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon North or Mooroolbark have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon North scores 1049 vs 1018 in Mooroolbark. 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, Croydon North or Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark scores 16/100 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.
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