Side by sideSuburb comparison

Scarborough vs Coalcliff.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coalcliff (1090) sits above Scarborough (1080).

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

Coalcliff edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1080).

Common questionsScarborough vs Coalcliff

Common questions

Does Scarborough or Coalcliff have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coalcliff scores 1090 vs 1080 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.

The numbers behind the take

Scarborough
Metric
Coalcliff

Price & Market

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

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$530/wk
$575/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$640/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
10
35
Bike score
70
325
Population
212
41
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
10
1080
Avg ICSEA
1090

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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