Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wheelers Hill vs Scoresby.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,430,000 and $1,000,000. Wheelers Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Scoresby (median $1,000,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000).

Wheelers Hill scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheelers Hill (1083) sits above Scoresby (1070).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Scoresby is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Scoresby offers the higher gross rental yield (3.10% vs 1.75%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Wheelers Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1070).

Common questionsWheelers Hill vs Scoresby

Common questions

Is Wheelers Hill or Scoresby cheaper to buy in?

Scoresby has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 43% below Wheelers Hill ($1,430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Wheelers Hill or Scoresby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheelers Hill scores 1083 vs 1070 in Scoresby. 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, Wheelers Hill or Scoresby?

Wheelers Hill scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Wheelers Hill or Scoresby?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Scoresby vs 1.75% in Wheelers Hill. 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

Wheelers Hill
Metric
Scoresby

Price & Market

$1,430,000
Median house
$1,000,000
$1,006,500
Median unit
$1,092,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$597/wk
$481/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$510/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
20,652
Population
6,066
48
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1083
Avg ICSEA
1070

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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