Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moppa vs Fords.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Moppa edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moppa (999) sits above Fords (985).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Moppa edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 985).

Common questionsMoppa vs Fords

Common questions

Does Moppa or Fords have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moppa scores 999 vs 985 in Fords. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Moppa
Metric
Fords

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$245/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$248/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
69
Population
81
42
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
4
999
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).