Moonee Ponds vs Flemington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,500,000 and $1,165,500.
Flemington (median $1,165,500) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonee Ponds (1103) sits above Flemington (1094). Moonee Ponds skews owner-occupied (59%), Flemington runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
For buyers
Flemington is the lower entry point at $1,165,500 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Flemington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 2.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Moonee Ponds edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1094). Moonee Ponds also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Moonee Ponds or Flemington cheaper to buy in?
Flemington has the lower median house price at $1,165,500, roughly 29% below Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Moonee Ponds or Flemington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonee Ponds scores 1103 vs 1094 in Flemington. 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, Moonee Ponds or Flemington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Flemington vs 2.60% in Moonee Ponds. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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