Scoresby VIC

Postcode 3179 · Knox LGA

Scoresby is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Knox local government area (postcode 3179). With a population of 6,066, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Chinese.

The median house price in Scoresby is $970,000, having risen modestly 1.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $740,000 (+5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $530. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,023.

Scoresby is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1033, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 52 bus stops. The crime rate in the Knox LGA is moderate at 6,424 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Scoresby offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($970K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$970K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$970K
1.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$740K
5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$406
POPULATION
6,066
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,965
Personal Income /wk$765
Mortgage /mth$2,023
CRIME (Knox LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,424
Total Incidents10,537
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops52
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1033
Total Students651
Catholic1
Government2
St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083
Scoresby Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1003
Scoresby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1013
Data: 2024