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Paraparap vs Moriac

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paraparap (1074) sits above Moriac (1069). Moriac skews owner-occupied (92%), Paraparap runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Paraparap and Moriac side by side

MeasureParaparapMoriac
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%92.0%
Renter occupied21.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10741069
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population167852
Median age4438
Climate
Annual rainfall574 mm561 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C24.7°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 1069). Moriac also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Paraparap vs Moriac: common questions

Does Paraparap or Moriac have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paraparap scores 1074 vs 1069 in 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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