Moana vs Seaford Rise
Seaford Rise (median $920,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Moana ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Seaford Rise (+11.5%) ran 9.9 percentage points ahead of Moana (+1.6%) on house-price growth.
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Moana and Seaford Rise side by side
| Measure | Moana | Seaford Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $247,680 | $247,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.6% | +11.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $672/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,316 | 6,105 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| 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
Moana scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moana (968) sits above Seaford Rise (965).
- For buyers
- Seaford Rise is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaford Rise carries both higher gross yield (3.39% 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 Rise: common questions
Is Moana or Seaford Rise cheaper to buy in?
Seaford Rise has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 16% 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 Rise?
Over the past 12 months, Seaford Rise grew +11.5% vs +1.6% in Moana, 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 Seaford Rise have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moana scores 968 vs 965 in Seaford Rise. 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 Rise?
Moana scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Rise?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Seaford Rise 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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