Moonee Ponds vs Travancore
Travancore (median $477,000) is roughly 68% cheaper to buy into than Moonee Ponds ($1,500,000).
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Moonee Ponds and Travancore side by side
| Measure | Moonee Ponds | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $477,000 |
| Median unit | $545,000 | $356,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 60 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,224 | 2,116 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.9°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
Moonee Ponds scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonee Ponds (1103) sits above Travancore (1093). Moonee Ponds skews owner-occupied (59%), Travancore runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
- For buyers
- Travancore is the lower entry point at $477,000 median, 68% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Moonee Ponds edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1093). Moonee Ponds also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Moonee Ponds vs Travancore: common questions
Is Moonee Ponds or Travancore cheaper to buy in?
Travancore has the lower median house price at $477,000, roughly 68% 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 Travancore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonee Ponds scores 1103 vs 1093 in Travancore. 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, Moonee Ponds or Travancore?
Moonee Ponds scores 100/100 on walkability vs 60/100. 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.
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