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Illaroo vs Longreach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Illaroo (958) sits above Longreach (954). Illaroo skews owner-occupied (129%), Longreach runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Illaroo and Longreach side by side

MeasureIllarooLongreach
Renting
House rent$610/wk$610/wk
Unit rent$470/wk$470/wk
Owner occupied129.0%76.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1917
Average ICSEA958954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4172
Median age5051
Climate
Annual rainfall996 mm931 mm
Mean max, January27.2°C27.1°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
Illaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 954).

Illaroo vs Longreach: common questions

Does Illaroo or Longreach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Illaroo scores 958 vs 954 in Longreach. 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.

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