Rapid Creek vs Moil
Moil (median $550,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Rapid Creek ($800,000).
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Rapid Creek and Moil side by side
| Measure | Rapid Creek | Moil |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $550,000 |
| Median unit | $408,000 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 3,261 | 2,000 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1740 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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 Rapid Creek (985) sits above Moil (961). Moil skews owner-occupied (64%), Rapid Creek runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
- For buyers
- Moil is the lower entry point at $550,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moil offers the higher gross rental yield (3.26% vs 2.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Rapid Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 961). Moil also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rapid Creek vs Moil: common questions
Is Rapid Creek or Moil cheaper to buy in?
Moil has the lower median house price at $550,000, roughly 31% below Rapid Creek ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rapid Creek or Moil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rapid Creek scores 985 vs 961 in Moil. 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, Rapid Creek or Moil?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Moil vs 2.24% in Rapid Creek. 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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