Inkerman vs Long Plains

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Plains (980) sits above Inkerman (968).

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Inkerman and Long Plains side by side

MeasureInkermanLong Plains
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%90.0%
Renter occupied38.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby814
Average ICSEA968980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2362
Median age3929
Climate
Annual rainfall337 mm366 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.8°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
Long Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 968). Inkerman also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Inkerman vs Long Plains: common questions

Does Inkerman or Long Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Plains scores 980 vs 968 in Inkerman. 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.