Scoresby
One of Scoresby's clearest signals is its 41.5% overseas-born share, alongside a 96.4% separate-house rate and median age of 40. The suburb has 6,066 residents across 8.69 square kilometres, with household income at the 73.8th percentile nationally. Compared with nearby Rowville, Scoresy is a compact, established market whose family housing and employment base support stability. Chinese ancestry counts 1,111 people and professionals number 728, helping explain why 42.3% of residents have university qualifications, 12.2 percentage points above the national comparison.
Population
6,066
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,965/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$975K
October to December 2025
Scoresby suits buyers prioritising detached space over apartment living: 96.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 51.0% have 3 bedrooms and 43.8% have 4 or more. Mortgage repayments equal 23.8% of household income, higher than the 20.7% rent-to-income share, but neither measure is flagged as stressed.
For Buyers
Scoresby suits buyers prioritising detached space over apartment living: 96.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 51.0% have 3 bedrooms and 43.8% have 4 or more. Mortgage repayments equal 23.8% of household income, higher than the 20.7% rent-to-income share, but neither measure is flagged as stressed.
For Investors
Investor conditions are shaped by a 22.7% renting share, weekly rent of $406 and a 3.8% vacancy rate. Renting is lower than the combined owner-occupier categories of 34.9% owned outright and 41.1% mortgaged, so the market is more owner-led than tenant-led. The 34 planning applications lodged in 12 months point to active local change, although examples include retail and two-lot subdivision permits rather than confirmed dwelling totals. Annual growth is forecast at 1.21%, driven by overseas migration, which may support demand because new arrivals add to the established employment and housing base.
Development Activity
Total DAs
43
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1033.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Scoresby
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Scoresby Primary School
St Jude the Apostle School
Scoresby Secondary College
Demographics
Scoresby has a median age of 40, matching the national comparison, but its age trajectory is edging older: the senior share is up 3.3 percentage points while the working share is down 2.4 points. Overseas-born residents make up 41.5%, 19.9 points above the national comparison, with Chinese ancestry recorded for 1,111 people and Indian ancestry for 430. Mandarin is spoken by 265 residents, Canton by 135 and Sinhal by 113. Couples with children account for 52.2% of families, above the 31.0% couples-without-children share, while average household size is 2.8, 0.3 higher than nationally. This mix supports family-oriented demand while overseas migration keeps cultural links broad.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.4%
Houses
3.1%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Scoresby is overwhelmingly detached: separate houses account for 96.4%, compared with 0.4% apartments and 3.1% semi-detached dwellings. Ownership is split between 34.9% outright and 41.1% mortgage, while 22.7% rent. Three-bedroom homes lead at 51.0%, compared with 43.8% for homes with 4 or more bedrooms. This stock favours households needing family space, but limited apartment supply may narrow lower-cost entry options.
Mortgage / mo
$2,023
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $406.
$620
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $597 · units $510
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$765
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
83
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.2%
Couples with children
31.0%
Couples, no children
15.3%
Single parent
1,716
Total families
Economy & Employment
Scoresby's employment base is led by healthcare at 18.8% with 396 workers, followed by professional and technology services at 10.7% with 225, education at 10.2% with 215, construction at 9.2% with 194 and manufacturing at 9.0% with 189. Professionals number 728, above trades at 439 and clerical or administrative workers at 413, indicating a mixed white-collar and practical skills base. Labour-force participation is 65.8%, unemployment is 4.9% and full-time employment is 60.1%, while household income sits at the 73.8th percentile. SEIFA deciles are 7 for education and occupation, 8 for economic resources, 8 for disadvantage and 7 for advantage and disadvantage. These above-middle results fit the income position, while the lower IRSAD decile than IRSD suggests resources are stronger than broad-based advantage.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
3,293
Unemployed
163
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
33.9%
Participation
65.8%
Employed
3,130
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.3%
Postgraduate
11.0%
Born Overseas
41.5%
Dwellings
2,072
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 64.9% drive to work, compared with 1.9% using public transport, 1.2% walking or cycling and 27.3% working from home. Families have access to 3 local schools, comprising 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school across 2 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Check enrolment zones against the exact address, since they cut across suburb boundaries. The crime rate is 82.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 288 of 498 offences, so household security and parking awareness matter. IRSAD is in decile 7 and IRSD in decile 8, both above lower socioeconomic deciles. The 8.69 square kilometre area and density of 698 people per square kilometre reinforce a low-rise setting, but limited public transport makes car access more important.
Drive
64.9%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
27.3%
Population Forecast
+1.21%/yr
(+209 people/yr)
EstablishedScoresby is forecast as an established suburb, with annual growth of 1.21% and population change across the wider area of 27.4% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the shift trajectory is Aging. The senior share has risen 3.3 percentage points and the working share has fallen 2.4 points, so growth is likely to add demand without reversing the age profile. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying at score 19, while the shift assessment is Early signs at 24. Compared with the stable affordability trend, 30.8% rent growth points to rising pressure on established housing even without a rapid neighbourhood reset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+210
Net Internal / yr
-168
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +28% since 2011, Net internal outflow -168/yr, Strong overseas inflow +210/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
498
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
82.1
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Scoresby compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scoresby a good suburb to live in?
Scoresby can suit households seeking detached homes, with 96.4% of dwellings separate houses and 52.2% of families couples with children. Car use is high at 64.9%, while public transport use is 1.9%, so transport preferences matter compared with the suburb's family-oriented housing strengths.
What schools are in Scoresby?
Scoresby has 3 named local schools: Scoresby Primary School and St Jude the Apostle School are primary schools, while Scoresby Secondary College is secondary. The mix is 2 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Check the exact enrolment zone before applying because boundaries can differ between addresses.
Is Scoresby safe?
The recorded crime rate is 82.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 498 total offences. Property and deception offences account for 288, above drug offences at 88, so safety decisions should consider the exact street, lighting and property security rather than rely only on a suburb-wide rate.
Is Scoresby good for property investment?
Scoresby has $406 weekly rent, a 3.8% vacancy rate and 22.7% renting households. Annual growth is forecast at 1.21%, driven by overseas migration, while 34 planning applications were lodged in 12 months. These indicators may support demand, but the owner-occupier share is higher than the tenant share.
How is Scoresby's population changing?
Scoresby has 6,066 residents today. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 27.4% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.21% driven primarily by overseas migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.3 points and the working share down 2.4 points.
What development is planned in Scoresby?
There were 34 planning applications in the latest 12-month period. Examples include a retail planning permit and a two-lot residential subdivision, but confirmed dwelling totals are not available for all applications. This is a higher level of recent planning activity than a quiet, static housing market would suggest.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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