Scotchtown vs Broadmeadows
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scotchtown (882) sits above Broadmeadows (872).
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Scotchtown and Broadmeadows side by side
| Measure | Scotchtown | Broadmeadows |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $187/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 872 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 274 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 995 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.6°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
- Scotchtown edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 872).
Scotchtown vs Broadmeadows: common questions
Does Scotchtown or Broadmeadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scotchtown scores 882 vs 872 in Broadmeadows. 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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