Brookstead vs Scrubby Mountain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookstead (964) sits above Scrubby Mountain (957). Scrubby Mountain skews owner-occupied (81%), Brookstead runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Brookstead and Scrubby Mountain side by side
| Measure | Brookstead | Scrubby Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 182 | 203 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.4°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
- Brookstead edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 957). Scrubby Mountain also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brookstead vs Scrubby Mountain: common questions
Does Brookstead or Scrubby Mountain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookstead scores 964 vs 957 in Scrubby Mountain. 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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