Side by sideSuburb comparison

Long Plain vs Elsmore.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Long Plain edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Plain (961) sits above Elsmore (877).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 877).

Common questionsLong Plain vs Elsmore

Common questions

Does Long Plain or Elsmore have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Plain scores 961 vs 877 in Elsmore. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Long Plain
Metric
Elsmore

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
14,995
Population
358
42
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
7
961
Avg ICSEA
877

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).