Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moculta vs Penrice.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Penrice edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Moculta (992).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Penrice edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 992).

Common questionsMoculta vs Penrice

Common questions

Does Moculta or Penrice have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 992 in Moculta. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Moculta
Metric
Penrice

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$562/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
228
Population
486
45
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
8
992
Avg ICSEA
1012

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).