Ellalong vs Quorrobolong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $777,500 and $1,670,000. Ellalong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ellalong (median $777,500) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than Quorrobolong ($1,670,000). Over the past year, Ellalong (+12.7%) ran 12.7 percentage points ahead of Quorrobolong (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quorrobolong (915) sits above Ellalong (904).
For buyers
Ellalong is the lower entry point at $777,500 median, 53% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ellalong carries both higher gross yield (3.95% vs 1.84%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Quorrobolong edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 904).
Common questions
Is Ellalong or Quorrobolong cheaper to buy in?
Ellalong has the lower median house price at $777,500, roughly 53% below Quorrobolong ($1,670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ellalong or Quorrobolong?
Over the past 12 months, Ellalong grew +12.7% vs 0% in Quorrobolong, a gap of 12.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ellalong or Quorrobolong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quorrobolong scores 915 vs 904 in Ellalong. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Ellalong or Quorrobolong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Ellalong vs 1.84% in Quorrobolong. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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