Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moriarty vs Sassafras.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moriarty (959) sits above Sassafras (950).

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

Moriarty edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 950).

Common questionsMoriarty vs Sassafras

Common questions

Does Moriarty or Sassafras have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moriarty scores 959 vs 950 in Sassafras. 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

Moriarty
Metric
Sassafras

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
245
Population
11,849
48
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
959
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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