Weetangera vs Scullin

Scullin (median $787,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Weetangera ($1,250,000).

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Weetangera and Scullin side by side

MeasureWeetangeraScullin
Price and market
Median house$1,250,000$787,000
Median unit$786,000$370,000
Renting
House rent$418/wk$418/wk
Unit rent$490/wk$390/wk
Owner occupied84.0%67.0%
Renter occupied15.0%33.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10821065
Lifestyle and people
Walk score3810
Transit score8090
Bike score100100
Population2,7953,069
Median age4135
Climate
Annual rainfall637 mm637 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.2°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

Weetangera scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weetangera (1082) sits above Scullin (1065). Weetangera skews owner-occupied (84%), Scullin runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

For buyers
Scullin is the lower entry point at $787,000 median, 37% 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 1.74%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Weetangera edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1065). Weetangera also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Weetangera vs Scullin: common questions

Is Weetangera or Scullin cheaper to buy in?

Scullin has the lower median house price at $787,000, roughly 37% below Weetangera ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Weetangera or Scullin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weetangera scores 1082 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, Weetangera or Scullin?

Weetangera scores 38/100 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, Weetangera or Scullin?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Scullin vs 1.74% in Weetangera. 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.