Moana vs Old Noarlunga
Old Noarlunga (median $899,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Moana (+1.6%) ran 9.9 percentage points ahead of Old Noarlunga (-8.3%) on house-price growth.
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Moana and Old Noarlunga side by side
| Measure | Moana | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $899,000 |
| Median unit | $247,680 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.6% | -8.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $672/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,316 | 1,531 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 459 mm | 501 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°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
Old Noarlunga scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moana (968) sits above Old Noarlunga (964).
- For buyers
- Old Noarlunga is the lower entry point at $899,000 median, 18% 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: Old Noarlunga delivers the better gross yield (3.35% vs 3.18%), but Moana 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
- Moana edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 964).
Moana vs Old Noarlunga: common questions
Is Moana or Old Noarlunga cheaper to buy in?
Old Noarlunga has the lower median house price at $899,000, roughly 18% below Moana ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Moana or Old Noarlunga?
Over the past 12 months, Moana grew +1.6% vs -8.3% in Old Noarlunga, a gap of 9.9 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 Moana or Old Noarlunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moana scores 968 vs 964 in Old Noarlunga. 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, Moana or Old Noarlunga?
Old Noarlunga scores 28/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Moana or Old Noarlunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.35% in Old Noarlunga 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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