Moonah vs West Moonah
Moonah (median $615,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than West Moonah ($627,000).
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Moonah and West Moonah side by side
| Measure | Moonah | West Moonah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $615,000 | $627,000 |
| Median unit | $435,500 | $490,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $340/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 40 |
| Population | 5,884 | 4,522 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| 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 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonah (996) sits above West Moonah (991).
- For buyers
- Moonah is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 2% 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 2.82%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moonah edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 991).
Moonah vs West Moonah: common questions
Is Moonah or West Moonah cheaper to buy in?
Moonah has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 2% below West Moonah ($627,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Moonah or West Moonah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonah scores 996 vs 991 in West 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 West Moonah?
Moonah scores 52/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 West Moonah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Moonah vs 2.82% in West Moonah. 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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