Munno Para Downs vs Munno Para West
Munno Para West (median $718,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Munno Para Downs ($760,000). Over the past year, Munno Para West (+12.3%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Munno Para Downs (+10.9%) on house-price growth.
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Munno Para Downs and Munno Para West side by side
| Measure | Munno Para Downs | Munno Para West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $760,000 | $718,500 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.9% | +12.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Population | 181 | 7,577 |
| Median age | 50 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 457 mm | 432 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Munno Para Downs (965) sits above Munno Para West (946). Munno Para Downs skews owner-occupied (91%), Munno Para West runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Munno Para West is the lower entry point at $718,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Munno Para West carries both higher gross yield (4.23% vs 4.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Munno Para Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 946). Munno Para Downs also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Munno Para Downs vs Munno Para West: common questions
Is Munno Para Downs or Munno Para West cheaper to buy in?
Munno Para West has the lower median house price at $718,500, roughly 5% below Munno Para Downs ($760,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Munno Para Downs or Munno Para West?
Over the past 12 months, Munno Para West grew +12.3% vs +10.9% in Munno Para Downs, a gap of 1.4 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 Munno Para Downs or Munno Para West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Munno Para Downs scores 965 vs 946 in Munno Para West. 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, Munno Para Downs or Munno Para West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.23% in Munno Para West vs 4.00% in Munno Para Downs. 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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