Scopus vs Brittons Swamp
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brittons Swamp (899) sits above Scopus (882). Scopus skews owner-occupied (44%), Brittons Swamp runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
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| Measure | Scopus | Brittons Swamp |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $213/wk | $125/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 27.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 56 | 36 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1042 mm | 1198 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.2°C | 21.0°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
- Brittons Swamp edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 882). Scopus also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Scopus vs Brittons Swamp: common questions
Does Scopus or Brittons Swamp have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brittons Swamp scores 899 vs 882 in Scopus. 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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