Maslin Beach vs Moana.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $900,000 and $1,126,000.
Maslin Beach (median $900,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,126,000). Over the past year, Moana (+24.1%) ran 14.3 percentage points ahead of Maslin Beach (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
Moana scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maslin Beach (995) sits above Moana (968).
For buyers
Maslin Beach is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Maslin Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 3.13%), but Moana has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Maslin Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 968).
Common questions
Is Maslin Beach or Moana cheaper to buy in?
Maslin Beach has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 20% below Moana ($1,126,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maslin Beach or Moana?
Over the past 12 months, Moana grew +24.1% vs +9.8% in Maslin Beach, a gap of 14.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Maslin Beach or Moana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maslin Beach scores 995 vs 968 in Moana. 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, Maslin Beach or Moana?
Moana scores 6/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Maslin Beach or Moana?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Maslin Beach vs 3.13% in Moana. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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