Scoresby vs Wantirna South
Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Wantirna South ($1,362,000).
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Scoresby and Wantirna South side by side
| Measure | Scoresby | Wantirna South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $1,362,000 |
| Median unit | $1,092,500 | $522,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $597/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1070 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,066 | 20,754 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 838 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.7°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
Wantirna South scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scoresby (1070) sits above Wantirna South (1064).
- For buyers
- Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Scoresby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1064).
Scoresby vs Wantirna South: common questions
Is Scoresby or Wantirna South cheaper to buy in?
Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 27% below Wantirna South ($1,362,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Scoresby or Wantirna South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scoresby scores 1070 vs 1064 in Wantirna South. 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, Scoresby or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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