Rowville vs Scoresby
The verdict
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.08M in Rowville. Scoresby has a shorter estimated CBD commute (85 vs 95 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rowville rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Scoresby).
Scores
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 62 |
| Transport | 31 | 32 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 82 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,571 | 6,066 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,205 | $1,965 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.2% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 56.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Rowville Moderate Growth · Scoresby Moderate Growth
Property
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $966K |
| Median unit price | $664K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 2.8% | 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
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 363 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 173 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,074 | 6,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,036 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rowville · Scoresby
Transport
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 138 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Rowville | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 12 |
| Parks | 92 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 57 | 72 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.8 km | 16.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.5 km | 24.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Rowville | Scoresby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 33,571 | 6,066 |
| Estimated 2025 | 34,070 | 6,247 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,458 | 6,949 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rowville or Scoresby?
Rowville has the higher residential safety score (Rowville 100/100 vs Scoresby 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Rowville or Scoresby?
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Rowville or Scoresby?
Rowville has a higher average school ICSEA (Rowville 1066 vs Scoresby 1036; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rowville or Scoresby?
Scoresby has the higher transport score (Rowville 31/100 vs Scoresby 32/100).
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