Carrick vs Longford
Longford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrick (997) sits above Longford (995).
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Carrick and Longford side by side
| Measure | Carrick | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $552,500 |
| Median unit | – | $482,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $278/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $236/wk | $221/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 721 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 612 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 24.5°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
- Carrick edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 995).
Carrick vs Longford: common questions
Does Carrick or Longford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrick scores 997 vs 995 in Longford. 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, Carrick or Longford?
Longford scores 40/100 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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