Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moonah vs Derwent Park.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonah (996) sits above Derwent Park (991).

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

Moonah edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 991).

Common questionsMoonah vs Derwent Park

Common questions

Does Moonah or Derwent Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonah scores 996 vs 991 in Derwent Park. 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

Moonah
Metric
Derwent Park

Price & Market

$615,000
Median house
$435,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
58.0%
Owner occupied
55.0%
39.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

52
Walk score
0
Transit score
95
Bike score
5,884
Population
872
35
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
996
Avg ICSEA
991

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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