Long Gully vs Ironbark
Long Gully (median $480,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Ironbark ($622,500).
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Long Gully and Ironbark side by side
| Measure | Long Gully | Ironbark |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $480,000 | $622,500 |
| Median unit | $411,500 | $207,360 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,420 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 497 mm | 497 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Ironbark scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ironbark (997) sits above Long Gully (987).
- For buyers
- Long Gully is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 23% 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
- Ironbark edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 987).
Long Gully vs Ironbark: common questions
Is Long Gully or Ironbark cheaper to buy in?
Long Gully has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 23% below Ironbark ($622,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Long Gully or Ironbark have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ironbark scores 997 vs 987 in Long Gully. 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 Gully or Ironbark?
Ironbark scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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