West Moonah vs New Town.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $627,000 and $882,500. New Town edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Moonah (median $627,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than New Town ($882,500).
New Town scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Town (1023) sits above West Moonah (991).
For buyers
West Moonah is the lower entry point at $627,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
West Moonah offers the higher gross rental yield (2.82% vs 2.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
New Town edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 991).
Common questions
Is West Moonah or New Town cheaper to buy in?
West Moonah has the lower median house price at $627,000, roughly 29% below New Town ($882,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does West Moonah or New Town have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Town scores 1023 vs 991 in West Moonah. 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, West Moonah or New Town?
New Town scores 16/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, West Moonah or New Town?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in West Moonah vs 2.06% in New Town. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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