Lenah Valley vs Moonah
Moonah scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lenah Valley (1020) sits above Moonah (996). Lenah Valley skews owner-occupied (73%), Moonah runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Lenah Valley and Moonah side by side
| Measure | Lenah Valley | Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $615,000 |
| Median unit | – | $435,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 95 |
| Population | 6,522 | 5,884 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.0°C | 23.0°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
- Lenah Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 996).
Lenah Valley vs Moonah: common questions
Does Lenah Valley or Moonah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lenah Valley scores 1020 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, Lenah Valley or Moonah?
Moonah scores 52/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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