Long Flat vs Ellenborough
Long Flat scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Flat (957) sits above Ellenborough (955). Long Flat skews owner-occupied (89%), Ellenborough runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Long Flat and Ellenborough side by side
| Measure | Long Flat | Ellenborough |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 112 | 171 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1194 mm | 1175 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.1°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
- Long Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 955). Long Flat also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Long Flat vs Ellenborough: common questions
Does Long Flat or Ellenborough have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Flat scores 957 vs 955 in Ellenborough. 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, Long Flat or Ellenborough?
Long Flat scores 4/100 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.
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