Eaglehawk vs Long Gully
Long Gully (median $480,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Eaglehawk ($580,000).
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Eaglehawk and Long Gully side by side
| Measure | Eaglehawk | Long Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $580,000 | $480,000 |
| Median unit | $423,000 | $411,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,538 | 3,420 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 480 mm | 497 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.0°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
Eaglehawk scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Gully (987) sits above Eaglehawk (974). Eaglehawk skews owner-occupied (68%), Long Gully runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Long Gully is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 974).
Eaglehawk vs Long Gully: common questions
Is Eaglehawk or Long Gully cheaper to buy in?
Long Gully has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 17% below Eaglehawk ($580,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eaglehawk or Long Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Gully scores 987 vs 974 in Eaglehawk. 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, Eaglehawk or Long Gully?
Eaglehawk scores 12/100 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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