Moriarty vs Thirlstane

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirlstane (992) sits above Moriarty (959).

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Moriarty and Thirlstane side by side

MeasureMoriartyThirlstane
Renting
House rent$260/wk$260/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied79.0%79.0%
Renter occupied11.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby73
Average ICSEA959992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population245108
Median age4844
Climate
Annual rainfall778 mm755 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C21.8°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
Thirlstane edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 959). Moriarty also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Moriarty vs Thirlstane: common questions

Does Moriarty or Thirlstane have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirlstane scores 992 vs 959 in Moriarty. 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.