Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gum Scrub vs Upper Rollands Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gum Scrub (932) sits above Upper Rollands Plains (894). Gum Scrub skews owner-occupied (95%), Upper Rollands Plains runs more rental-dense (77% 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

Gum Scrub edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 894).

Common questionsGum Scrub vs Upper Rollands Plains

Common questions

Does Gum Scrub or Upper Rollands Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gum Scrub scores 932 vs 894 in Upper Rollands Plains. 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

Gum Scrub
Metric
Upper Rollands Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
121
Population
150
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
932
Avg ICSEA
894

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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