Scullin vs Page.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $787,000 and $857,000. Page edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Scullin (median $787,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Page ($857,000).
Page scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Page (1071) sits above Scullin (1065).
For buyers
Scullin is the lower entry point at $787,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Scullin offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Page edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1065). Scullin also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Scullin or Page cheaper to buy in?
Scullin has the lower median house price at $787,000, roughly 8% below Page ($857,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Scullin or Page have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Page scores 1071 vs 1065 in Scullin. 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, Scullin or Page?
Page scores 88/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Scullin or Page?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Scullin vs 2.54% in Page. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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