Collaroy Beach vs Long Reef
Collaroy Beach scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Reef (1106) sits above Collaroy Beach (1098).
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Collaroy Beach and Long Reef side by side
| Measure | Collaroy Beach | Long Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1290/wk | $1290/wk |
| Unit rent | $875/wk | $875/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 20 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1125 mm | 1125 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°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
- Long Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1098).
Collaroy Beach vs Long Reef: common questions
Does Collaroy Beach or Long Reef have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Reef scores 1106 vs 1098 in Collaroy Beach. 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, Collaroy Beach or Long Reef?
Collaroy Beach scores 76/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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