Flemington vs Moonee Ponds
Flemington (median $1,165,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000).
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Flemington and Moonee Ponds side by side
| Measure | Flemington | Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,165,500 | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | $470,000 | $545,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,025 | 16,224 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonee Ponds (1103) sits above Flemington (1094). Moonee Ponds skews owner-occupied (59%), Flemington runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Flemington is the lower entry point at $1,165,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Flemington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moonee Ponds edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1094). Moonee Ponds also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Flemington vs Moonee Ponds: common questions
Is Flemington or Moonee Ponds cheaper to buy in?
Flemington has the lower median house price at $1,165,500, roughly 22% below Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Flemington or Moonee Ponds have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonee Ponds scores 1103 vs 1094 in Flemington. 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, Flemington or Moonee Ponds?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Flemington 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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