Moonah vs New Town
Moonah (median $615,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than New Town ($882,500).
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Moonah and New Town side by side
| Measure | Moonah | New Town |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $615,000 | $882,500 |
| Median unit | $435,500 | $457,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $298/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 75 |
| Population | 5,884 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.0°C | 23.0°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
Moonah scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Town (1023) sits above Moonah (996).
- For buyers
- Moonah is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moonah offers the higher gross rental yield (2.87% vs 2.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- New Town edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 996).
Moonah vs New Town: common questions
Is Moonah or New Town cheaper to buy in?
Moonah has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 30% below New Town ($882,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Moonah or New Town have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Town scores 1023 vs 996 in Moonah. 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, Moonah or New Town?
Moonah scores 52/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Moonah or New Town?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Moonah vs 2.06% in New Town. 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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