Mill Park vs South Morang
South Morang (median $805,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Mill Park ($830,000).
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Mill Park and South Morang side by side
| Measure | Mill Park | South Morang |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $485,000 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 28,712 | 24,989 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 637 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
Mill Park scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Morang (1039) sits above Mill Park (1024).
- For buyers
- South Morang is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- South Morang edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1024).
Mill Park vs South Morang: common questions
Is Mill Park or South Morang cheaper to buy in?
South Morang has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 3% below Mill Park ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mill Park or South Morang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Morang scores 1039 vs 1024 in Mill Park. 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, Mill Park or South Morang?
Mill Park scores 28/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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