Side by sideSuburb comparison

Howes Valley vs Moruben.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Moruben edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moruben (943) sits above Howes Valley (888).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Moruben edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 888).

Common questionsHowes Valley vs Moruben

Common questions

Does Howes Valley or Moruben have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moruben scores 943 vs 888 in Howes Valley. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Howes Valley
Metric
Moruben

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
80
Population
31,073
51
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
8
888
Avg ICSEA
943

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).