Langwarrin vs Skye
Skye (median $817,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Langwarrin ($872,000).
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Langwarrin and Skye side by side
| Measure | Langwarrin | Skye |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $872,000 | $817,000 |
| Median unit | $650,500 | $559,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,588 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 753 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.7°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
Skye scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Langwarrin (1013) sits above Skye (989).
- For buyers
- Skye is the lower entry point at $817,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Langwarrin edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 989).
Langwarrin vs Skye: common questions
Is Langwarrin or Skye cheaper to buy in?
Skye has the lower median house price at $817,000, roughly 6% below Langwarrin ($872,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Langwarrin or Skye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Langwarrin scores 1013 vs 989 in Skye. 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, Langwarrin or Skye?
Skye scores 28/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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