Side by sideSuburb comparison

Knoxfield vs Scoresby.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,170,000 and $1,000,000. Scoresby edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Knoxfield ($1,170,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scoresby (1070) sits above Knoxfield (1051).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

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

Scoresby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1051).

Common questionsKnoxfield vs Scoresby

Common questions

Is Knoxfield or Scoresby cheaper to buy in?

Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 17% below Knoxfield ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Knoxfield or Scoresby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scoresby scores 1070 vs 1051 in Knoxfield. 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

Knoxfield
Metric
Scoresby

Price & Market

$1,170,000
Median house
$1,000,000
$793,300
Median unit
$1,092,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$597/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$510/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,645
Population
6,066
41
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1051
Avg ICSEA
1070

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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