Manoora vs Manunda
Manoora (median $487,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Manunda ($510,000).
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Manoora and Manunda side by side
| Measure | Manoora | Manunda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $487,500 | $510,000 |
| Median unit | $276,000 | $225,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 16 |
| Transit score | 30 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,191 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2112 mm | 2112 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
Manoora scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manoora (982) sits above Manunda (967).
- For buyers
- Manoora is the lower entry point at $487,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Manoora offers the higher gross rental yield (6.61% vs 3.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Manoora edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 967).
Manoora vs Manunda: common questions
Is Manoora or Manunda cheaper to buy in?
Manoora has the lower median house price at $487,500, roughly 4% below Manunda ($510,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Manoora or Manunda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manoora scores 982 vs 967 in Manunda. 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, Manoora or Manunda?
Manoora scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Manoora or Manunda?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.61% in Manoora vs 3.16% in Manunda. 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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