Mount Moriac vs Paraparap
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paraparap (1074) sits above Mount Moriac (1062). Mount Moriac skews owner-occupied (81%), Paraparap runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Mount Moriac and Paraparap side by side
| Measure | Mount Moriac | Paraparap |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1062 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 251 | 167 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 561 mm | 574 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.5°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 1062). Mount Moriac also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Moriac vs Paraparap: common questions
Does Mount Moriac or Paraparap have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paraparap scores 1074 vs 1062 in Mount 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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