Aldgate vs Longwood
Aldgate scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longwood (1089) sits above Aldgate (1078).
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Aldgate and Longwood side by side
| Measure | Aldgate | Longwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,205,000 | – |
| Median unit | $348,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -24.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $1450/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1089 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 3,471 | 325 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 897 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Longwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1078).
Aldgate vs Longwood: common questions
Does Aldgate or Longwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longwood scores 1089 vs 1078 in Aldgate. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aldgate or Longwood?
Aldgate scores 42/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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