Morley vs Noranda
Morley (median $690,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Noranda ($762,500).
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Morley and Noranda side by side
| Measure | Morley | Noranda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $690,000 | $762,500 |
| Median unit | $465,000 | $460,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22,539 | 8,002 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 727 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
Morley scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noranda (1017) sits above Morley (1003). Noranda skews owner-occupied (81%), Morley runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Morley is the lower entry point at $690,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Noranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1003).
Morley vs Noranda: common questions
Is Morley or Noranda cheaper to buy in?
Morley has the lower median house price at $690,000, roughly 10% below Noranda ($762,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Morley or Noranda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noranda scores 1017 vs 1003 in Morley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Morley or Noranda?
Morley scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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