Knoxfield vs Scoresby
The verdict
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $975K in Knoxfield. Knoxfield rates higher for transport (53 vs 32). Scoresby is closer to the coast (16.7 km vs 19.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Knoxfield rates higher (89 vs 71/100 in Scoresby).
Scores
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 62 |
| Transport | 53 | 32 |
| Education | 72 | 70 |
| Liveability | 90 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,645 | 6,066 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,762 | $1,965 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 56.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Knoxfield Moderate Growth · Scoresby Moderate Growth
Property
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $966K |
| Median unit price | $773K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 249 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 363 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 6,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,036 |
See the full school list on each profile: Knoxfield · Scoresby
Transport
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 12 |
| Parks | 27 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 72 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 24.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Knoxfield | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,645 | 6,066 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,873 | 6,247 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,758 | 6,949 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Knoxfield or Scoresby?
Knoxfield has the higher residential safety score (Knoxfield 89/100 vs Scoresby 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Knoxfield or Scoresby?
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $975K.
Which has better schools, Knoxfield or Scoresby?
Scoresby has a higher average school ICSEA (Knoxfield 1006 vs Scoresby 1036; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Knoxfield or Scoresby?
Knoxfield has the higher transport score (Knoxfield 53/100 vs Scoresby 32/100).
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