Moama vs Mathoura.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $750,000 and $300,000. Mathoura edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mathoura (median $300,000) is roughly 150% cheaper to buy into than Moama ($750,000). Over the past year, Moama (0%) ran 17.8 percentage points ahead of Mathoura (-17.8%) on house-price growth.
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, 150% 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: Mathoura delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 2.16%), but Moama 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
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.
Common questions
Is Moama or Mathoura cheaper to buy in?
Mathoura has the lower median house price at $300,000, roughly 150% below Moama ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Moama or Mathoura?
Over the past 12 months, Moama grew 0% vs -17.8% in Mathoura, a gap of 17.8 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 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 3.81% in Mathoura vs 2.16% 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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