Moil vs Alawa
Moil (median $550,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Alawa ($575,000).
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Moil and Alawa side by side
| Measure | Moil | Alawa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $550,000 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $240,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 10 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,000 | 2,078 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alawa (985) sits above Moil (961).
- For buyers
- Moil is the lower entry point at $550,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moil offers the higher gross rental yield (3.26% vs 3.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alawa edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 961).
Moil vs Alawa: common questions
Is Moil or Alawa cheaper to buy in?
Moil has the lower median house price at $550,000, roughly 4% below Alawa ($575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Moil or Alawa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alawa scores 985 vs 961 in Moil. 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, Moil or Alawa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Moil vs 3.12% in Alawa. 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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