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Moriac vs Paraparap

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paraparap (1074) sits above Moriac (1069). Moriac skews owner-occupied (92%), Paraparap runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Moriac and Paraparap side by side

MeasureMoriacParaparap
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%68.0%
Renter occupied4.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10691074
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population852167
Median age3844
Climate
Annual rainfall561 mm574 mm
Mean max, January24.7°C24.5°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
Paraparap edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1069). Moriac also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Moriac vs Paraparap: common questions

Does Moriac or Paraparap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paraparap scores 1074 vs 1069 in Moriac. 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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