Moss Vale vs Burradoo
Moss Vale (median $980,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Burradoo ($2,476,000). Over the past year, Moss Vale (+4.5%) ran 12.8 percentage points ahead of Burradoo (-8.3%) on house-price growth.
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Moss Vale and Burradoo side by side
| Measure | Moss Vale | Burradoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $980,000 | $2,476,000 |
| Median unit | $317,520 | $375,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.5% | -8.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $840/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 30 |
| Population | 9,310 | 2,879 |
| Median age | 45 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 834 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moss Vale (1053) sits above Burradoo (1045). Burradoo skews owner-occupied (90%), Moss Vale runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Moss Vale is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moss Vale carries both higher gross yield (3.74% vs 1.76%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Moss Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1045). Burradoo also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Moss Vale vs Burradoo: common questions
Is Moss Vale or Burradoo cheaper to buy in?
Moss Vale has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 60% below Burradoo ($2,476,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Moss Vale or Burradoo?
Over the past 12 months, Moss Vale grew +4.5% vs -8.3% in Burradoo, a gap of 12.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Moss Vale or Burradoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moss Vale scores 1053 vs 1045 in Burradoo. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Moss Vale or Burradoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.74% in Moss Vale vs 1.76% in Burradoo. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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