Redcliffe vs Scarborough
Redcliffe scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redcliffe (1003) sits above Scarborough (978).
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Redcliffe and Scarborough side by side
| Measure | Redcliffe | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $785,000 | – |
| Median unit | $569,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $610/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1067 mm | 1061 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.4°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
- Redcliffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 978).
Redcliffe vs Scarborough: common questions
Does Redcliffe or Scarborough have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redcliffe scores 1003 vs 978 in Scarborough. 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, Redcliffe or Scarborough?
Redcliffe scores 92/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.
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