Buccan vs Bahrs Scrub

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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Buccan and Bahrs Scrub side by side

MeasureBuccanBahrs Scrub
Renting
House rent–$750/wk
Unit rent–$420/wk
Owner occupied88.0%59.0%
Renter occupied9.0%39.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA985973
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2,1344,508
Median age3929
Climate
Annual rainfall961 mm961 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.0°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).

Buccan vs Bahrs Scrub: common questions

Does Buccan or Bahrs Scrub 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.