Scoresby vs Wantirna South
The verdict
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.26M in Wantirna South. Wantirna South rates higher for transport (55 vs 32). Scoresby is closer to the coast (16.7 km vs 19.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wantirna South rates higher (82 vs 71/100 in Scoresby).
Scores
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 75 |
| Transport | 32 | 55 |
| Education | 70 | 81 |
| Liveability | 84 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,066 | 20,754 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,965 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 55.2% |
| Born in Australia | 56.7% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Scoresby Moderate Growth · Wantirna South Moderate Growth
Property
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $966K | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $718K | $478K |
| House price YoY | 5.2% | -2.4% |
| 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
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 412 | 289 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 363 | 361 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 231 | 154 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,396 | 7,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: Scoresby · Wantirna South
Transport
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 33 |
| Parks | 33 | 80 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 28 |
| Swimming pools | 72 | 234 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.7 km | 19.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 23.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Scoresby | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,066 | 20,754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,247 | 21,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,949 | 23,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scoresby or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South has the higher residential safety score (Scoresby 71/100 vs Wantirna South 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Scoresby or Wantirna South?
Scoresby is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Scoresby or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South has a higher average school ICSEA (Scoresby 1036 vs Wantirna South 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Scoresby or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South has the higher transport score (Scoresby 32/100 vs Wantirna South 55/100).
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