Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buccan vs Bahrs Scrub.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Buccan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsBuccan 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.

The numbers behind the take

Buccan
Metric
Bahrs Scrub

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$720/wk
$520/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
59.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
39.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,134
Population
4,508
39
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
985
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).