Moama vs Mathoura
Mathoura (median $300,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Moama ($750,000).
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Moama and Mathoura side by side
| Measure | Moama | Mathoura |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $300,000 |
| Median unit | $325,000 | $171,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -17.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $615/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 85 |
| Population | 7,213 | 1,002 |
| Median age | 49 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 390 mm | 387 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mathoura (964) sits above Moama (962).
- For buyers
- Mathoura is the lower entry point at $300,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mathoura offers the higher gross rental yield (7.80% vs 4.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mathoura edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 962). Moama also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Moama vs Mathoura: common questions
Is Moama or Mathoura cheaper to buy in?
Mathoura has the lower median house price at $300,000, roughly 60% below Moama ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Moama or Mathoura have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mathoura scores 964 vs 962 in Moama. 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, Moama or Mathoura?
Gross rental yield on houses is 7.80% in Mathoura vs 4.26% in Moama. 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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