Langley vs Metcalfe

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Metcalfe (1053) sits above Langley (1047). Langley skews owner-occupied (112%), Metcalfe runs more rental-dense (94% owner).

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Langley and Metcalfe side by side

MeasureLangleyMetcalfe
Renting
Owner occupied112.0%94.0%
Schools
Schools nearby917
Average ICSEA10471053
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population52190
Median age5452
Climate
Annual rainfall649 mm673 mm
Mean max, January27.3°C27.3°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
Metcalfe edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1047). Langley also has a higher family-household share (112% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Langley vs Metcalfe: common questions

Does Langley or Metcalfe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Metcalfe scores 1053 vs 1047 in Langley. 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.