Scoresby
VIC 3179 · Knox
6,066 (2021) → 6,247 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Scoresby is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3179, about 24km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $966K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 17km inland. Scoresby has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3179 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (6.05%), India (5.32%), Sri Lanka (4.5%), Malaysia (4.09%), England (2.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.13%), Cantonese (4.39%), Sinhal (3.73%), Tamil (1.62%), Vietnamese (1.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1053 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
- Scoresby Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
- Scoresby Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
- Jells Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1128
- Knox Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1112
- Waverley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1141
- Carrington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 974
- Rowville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1060
- St Justin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1093
- Rowville Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1028
- Waverley Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1071
- St Mary's College for the Deaf - Wantirna South CampusPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1028
- Holy Trinity SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1083
- Wheelers Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Scoresby
Is Scoresby safe?
Scoresby has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,396 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Scoresby?
In Scoresby, the .
How far is Scoresby from Melbourne CBD?
Scoresby is about 24.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 85 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Scoresby?
Scoresby has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1033 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Scoresby?
Scoresby has a transport score of 32/100 and 52 bus stops.