Moana vs Port Noarlunga South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,126,000 and $940,000. Moana edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Port Noarlunga South (median $940,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,126,000). Over the past year, Moana (+24.1%) ran 12.7 percentage points ahead of Port Noarlunga South (+11.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moana (968) sits above Port Noarlunga South (965).
For buyers
Port Noarlunga South is the lower entry point at $940,000 median, 20% 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: Port Noarlunga South delivers the better gross yield (3.60% vs 3.13%), 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 965).
Common questions
Is Moana or Port Noarlunga South cheaper to buy in?
Port Noarlunga South has the lower median house price at $940,000, roughly 20% below Moana ($1,126,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Moana or Port Noarlunga South?
Over the past 12 months, Moana grew +24.1% vs +11.4% in Port Noarlunga South, a gap of 12.7 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 Port Noarlunga South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moana scores 968 vs 965 in Port Noarlunga South. 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, Moana or Port Noarlunga South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in Port Noarlunga South vs 3.13% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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