Side by sideSuburb comparison

Howlong vs Moorwatha.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moorwatha (1019) sits above Howlong (997). Howlong skews owner-occupied (79%), Moorwatha runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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

Moorwatha edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 997).

Common questionsHowlong vs Moorwatha

Common questions

Does Howlong or Moorwatha have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moorwatha scores 1019 vs 997 in Howlong. 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

Howlong
Metric
Moorwatha

Price & Market

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

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$305/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
68.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,997
Population
60
49
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
2
997
Avg ICSEA
1019

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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