Bahrs Scrub vs Buccan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buccan (985) sits above Bahrs Scrub (973). Buccan skews owner-occupied (88%), Bahrs Scrub runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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| Measure | Bahrs Scrub | Buccan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,508 | 2,134 |
| Median age | 29 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 961 mm | 961 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
- 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
- Buccan edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 973).
Bahrs Scrub vs Buccan: common questions
Does Bahrs Scrub or Buccan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buccan scores 985 vs 973 in Bahrs Scrub. 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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