Scoresby vs Wheelers Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,000,000 and $1,430,000. Wheelers Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000).
Wheelers Hill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheelers Hill (1083) sits above Scoresby (1070).
For buyers
Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Scoresby offers the higher gross rental yield (3.10% vs 1.75%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wheelers Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1070).
Common questions
Is Scoresby or Wheelers Hill cheaper to buy in?
Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 30% below Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Scoresby or Wheelers Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheelers Hill scores 1083 vs 1070 in Scoresby. 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 Wheelers Hill?
Wheelers Hill scores 18/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Scoresby or Wheelers Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Scoresby vs 1.75% in Wheelers Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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