Nalyappa vs Moonta Mines
Moonta Mines scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonta Mines (932) sits above Nalyappa (929). Nalyappa skews owner-occupied (109%), Moonta Mines runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Nalyappa and Moonta Mines side by side
| Measure | Nalyappa | Moonta Mines |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 109.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 18 | 177 |
| Median age | 54 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 362 mm | 364 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.4°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
- Moonta Mines edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 929). Moonta Mines also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 36%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nalyappa vs Moonta Mines: common questions
Does Nalyappa or Moonta Mines have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonta Mines scores 932 vs 929 in Nalyappa. 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, Nalyappa or Moonta Mines?
Moonta Mines scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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