Knoxfield vs Scoresby
Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Knoxfield ($1,170,000).
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Knoxfield and Scoresby side by side
| Measure | Knoxfield | Scoresby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $793,300 | $1,092,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $597/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1051 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,645 | 6,066 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scoresby (1070) sits above Knoxfield (1051).
- For buyers
- Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 15% 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).
Knoxfield vs Scoresby: common questions
Is Knoxfield or Scoresby cheaper to buy in?
Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 15% 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.
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