Moorak vs Square Mile
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Square Mile (962) sits above Moorak (961). Moorak skews owner-occupied (90%), Square Mile runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Moorak and Square Mile side by side
| Measure | Moorak | Square Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,412 | 31 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.2°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
- 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
- Square Mile edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 961). Square Mile also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 85%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Moorak vs Square Mile: common questions
Does Moorak or Square Mile have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Square Mile scores 962 vs 961 in Moorak. 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.
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