Inverell vs Long Plain

Inverell scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Plain (961) sits above Inverell (904).

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Inverell and Long Plain side by side

MeasureInverellLong Plain
Price and market
Median house$419,000–
Median unit$309,500–
House price change, 12 months+7.4%–
Renting
House rent$480/wk$480/wk
Unit rent$325/wk$325/wk
Owner occupied63.0%–
Renter occupied32.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby62
Average ICSEA904961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100
Transit score00
Bike score1000
Population12,057–
Median age41–
Climate
Annual rainfall754 mm722 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C30.4°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 Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 904).

Inverell vs Long Plain: common questions

Does Inverell or Long Plain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Plain scores 961 vs 904 in Inverell. 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, Inverell or Long Plain?

Inverell scores 10/100 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.