Moerlong vs Penola
Penola scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penola (980) sits above Moerlong (940). Moerlong skews owner-occupied (114%), Penola runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Moerlong and Penola side by side
| Measure | Moerlong | Penola |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $335/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 114.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 24 | 1,622 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°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
- 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
- Penola edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 940). Moerlong also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Moerlong vs Penola: common questions
Does Moerlong or Penola have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penola scores 980 vs 940 in Moerlong. 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, Moerlong or Penola?
Penola scores 24/100 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.
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