Side by sideSuburb comparison

Scaddan vs Gibson.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Gibson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gibson (923) sits above Scaddan (851). Gibson skews owner-occupied (73%), Scaddan runs more rental-dense (48% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Gibson edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 851). Gibson also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsScaddan vs Gibson

Common questions

Does Scaddan or Gibson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gibson scores 923 vs 851 in Scaddan. 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

Scaddan
Metric
Gibson

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$115/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$98/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
96
Population
406
36
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
10
851
Avg ICSEA
923

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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