Collaroy vs Long Reef

Collaroy scores higher on walkability (70/100 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 (1098).

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Collaroy and Long Reef side by side

MeasureCollaroyLong Reef
Price and market
Median house$3,487,500–
Median unit$480,240–
House price change, 12 months-3.1%–
Renting
House rent$1290/wk$1290/wk
Unit rent$875/wk$875/wk
Owner occupied67.0%–
Renter occupied30.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10981106
Lifestyle and people
Walk score702
Transit score00
Bike score10020
Population7,944–
Median age43–
Climate
Annual rainfall1125 mm1125 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.6°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 vs Long Reef: common questions

Does Collaroy 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. 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 or Long Reef?

Collaroy scores 70/100 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.