Latham vs Scullin
Scullin (median $787,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Latham ($792,000).
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Latham and Scullin side by side
| Measure | Latham | Scullin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $792,000 | $787,000 |
| Median unit | $803,000 | $370,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $418/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 10 |
| Transit score | 70 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,767 | 3,069 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.2°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
Scullin scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scullin (1065) sits above Latham (1060). Latham skews owner-occupied (77%), Scullin runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Scullin is the lower entry point at $787,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Scullin offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Scullin edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1060).
Latham vs Scullin: common questions
Is Latham or Scullin cheaper to buy in?
Scullin has the lower median house price at $787,000, roughly 1% below Latham ($792,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Latham or Scullin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scullin scores 1065 vs 1060 in Latham. 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.
Which is more walkable, Latham or Scullin?
Scullin scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Latham or Scullin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Scullin vs 2.76% in Latham. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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