Ilfracombe vs Longreach
Longreach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longreach (961) sits above Ilfracombe (947).
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Ilfracombe and Longreach side by side
| Measure | Ilfracombe | Longreach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $220,000 |
| Median unit | – | $187,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 80 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 310 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 373 mm | 376 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.9°C | 37.3°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
- Longreach edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 947).
Ilfracombe vs Longreach: common questions
Does Ilfracombe or Longreach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longreach scores 961 vs 947 in Ilfracombe. 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, Ilfracombe or Longreach?
Longreach scores 80/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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