Question 1

Is Moana a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Moana is a laid-back coastal suburb on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent, centred on a long sandy surf beach backed by dunes and a relaxed village strip that keeps a holiday feel year round. Housing is largely single-storey beach houses and modest family homes with some newer rebuilds, and the area attracts families, retirees and sea-change buyers. Daily life is shaped by swimming, surfing and foreshore walks, with birdlife and waterways around the Onkaparinga River mouth to explore, and local shops and cafés and links to the southern suburbs covering everyday needs.

The community is relatively small, about 3,316 people with a median age of 40, and couple families make up the large share of households. Homes are predominantly owner-occupied, with just over four in five owned and 18.2% rented. Moana is included in the City of Onkaparinga’s Coast Park program, the Coast to Vines shared-use trail reaches the suburb, and a recent water-main upgrade has been completed in the area.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Moana?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, housing in Moana (SA 5169) looks stretched against local incomes recorded at the last Census. A house renting for $700 a week would take about 43% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (weekly income $1,631), which is a large share of income. The median house price of $1,085,000 works out to about 12.8 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant number; if you are looking to buy, the price multiple shows buying is far more stretched. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Moana a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Moana climbed 17.7% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what houses are worth. House rents also rose, up 11.1% over the year, which is also a strong gain; with values growing faster than rents, capital growth was the stronger performer this period. Whether that balance fits your objectives and circumstances is something only you can decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.08M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	17.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	58	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	11.1%	N/A

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