Moana vs Seaford Meadows
Seaford Meadows (median $900,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Seaford Meadows (+9.5%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Moana (+1.6%) on house-price growth.
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Moana and Seaford Meadows side by side
| Measure | Moana | Seaford Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $247,680 | $247,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.6% | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $672/wk | $627/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,316 | 5,102 |
| Median age | 40 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 459 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.8°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
Seaford Meadows scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moana (968) sits above Seaford Meadows (965). Moana skews owner-occupied (81%), Seaford Meadows runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Seaford Meadows is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaford Meadows carries both higher gross yield (3.62% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Moana edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 965).
Moana vs Seaford Meadows: common questions
Is Moana or Seaford Meadows cheaper to buy in?
Seaford Meadows has the lower median house price at $900,000, 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 Seaford Meadows?
Over the past 12 months, Seaford Meadows grew +9.5% vs +1.6% in Moana, a gap of 7.9 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 Seaford Meadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moana scores 968 vs 965 in Seaford Meadows. 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 Seaford Meadows?
Seaford Meadows scores 64/100 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 Seaford Meadows?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Seaford Meadows 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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