Scopus vs Mella

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scopus (882) sits above Mella (872).

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Scopus and Mella side by side

MeasureScopusMella
Renting
House rent$220/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$213/wk$200/wk
Owner occupied44.0%50.0%
Renter occupied17.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA882872
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5697
Median age3628
Climate
Annual rainfall1042 mm1022 mm
Mean max, January21.2°C21.4°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
Scopus edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 872). Mella also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Scopus vs Mella: common questions

Does Scopus or Mella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scopus 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.