Maslin Beach vs Moana
Maslin Beach (median $955,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,100,000).
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Maslin Beach and Moana side by side
| Measure | Maslin Beach | Moana |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $955,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $208,800 | $247,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +1.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $672/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 1,213 | 3,316 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 459 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.4°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
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 $955,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Maslin Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.38% vs 3.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Maslin Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 968).
Maslin Beach vs Moana: common questions
Is Maslin Beach or Moana cheaper to buy in?
Maslin Beach has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 13% below Moana ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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 3.38% in Maslin Beach vs 3.18% 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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