Curra vs Scotchy Pocket
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Curra (956) sits above Scotchy Pocket (923). Curra skews owner-occupied (85%), Scotchy Pocket runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Curra and Scotchy Pocket side by side
| Measure | Curra | Scotchy Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,104 | 55 |
| Median age | 45 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 975 mm | 938 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.5°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
- Curra edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 923). Curra also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Curra vs Scotchy Pocket: common questions
Does Curra or Scotchy Pocket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Curra scores 956 vs 923 in Scotchy Pocket. 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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