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Mella vs Scotchtown

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scotchtown (882) sits above Mella (872). Scotchtown skews owner-occupied (86%), Mella runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Mella and Scotchtown side by side

MeasureMellaScotchtown
Renting
House rent$220/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$270/wk
Owner occupied50.0%86.0%
Renter occupied18.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA872882
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population97274
Median age2835
Climate
Annual rainfall1022 mm1078 mm
Mean max, January21.4°C21.5°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
Scotchtown edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 872).

Mella vs Scotchtown: common questions

Does Mella or Scotchtown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scotchtown scores 882 vs 872 in Mella. 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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