Side by sideSuburb comparison

Upper Rollands Plains vs Gum Scrub.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gum Scrub (932) sits above Upper Rollands Plains (894). Gum Scrub skews owner-occupied (95%), Upper Rollands Plains runs more rental-dense (77% 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

Gum Scrub edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 894).

Common questionsUpper Rollands Plains vs Gum Scrub

Common questions

Does Upper Rollands Plains or Gum Scrub have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gum Scrub scores 932 vs 894 in Upper Rollands Plains. 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

Upper Rollands Plains
Metric
Gum Scrub

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
28.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
150
Population
121
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
894
Avg ICSEA
932

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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