Side by sideSuburb comparison

Scott River East vs Molloy Island.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Molloy Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Molloy Island (1036) sits above Scott River East (987). Molloy Island skews owner-occupied (71%), Scott River East runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Molloy Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 987). Scott River East also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsScott River East vs Molloy Island

Common questions

Does Scott River East or Molloy Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Molloy Island scores 1036 vs 987 in Scott River East. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Scott River East
Metric
Molloy Island

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$257/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
33.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
68
Population
163
33
Median age
63

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
8
987
Avg ICSEA
1036

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).