Golden Square vs Long Gully
Long Gully (median $480,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Golden Square ($550,000).
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Golden Square and Long Gully side by side
| Measure | Golden Square | Long Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $550,000 | $480,000 |
| Median unit | $525,000 | $411,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,220 | 3,420 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 497 mm | 497 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°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
Golden Square scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Golden Square (991) sits above Long Gully (987).
- For buyers
- Long Gully is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 13% 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
- Golden Square edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 987).
Golden Square vs Long Gully: common questions
Is Golden Square or Long Gully cheaper to buy in?
Long Gully has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 13% below Golden Square ($550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Golden Square or Long Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Golden Square scores 991 vs 987 in Long Gully. 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, Golden Square or Long Gully?
Golden Square scores 6/100 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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