Millner vs Moil.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $595,000 and $550,000.
Moil (median $550,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Millner ($595,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millner (980) sits above Moil (961). Moil skews owner-occupied (64%), Millner runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Moil is the lower entry point at $550,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Moil offers the higher gross rental yield (3.26% vs 3.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Millner edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 961). Moil also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Millner or Moil cheaper to buy in?
Moil has the lower median house price at $550,000, roughly 8% below Millner ($595,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Millner or Moil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millner scores 980 vs 961 in Moil. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Millner or Moil?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Moil vs 3.02% in Millner. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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