Long Pocket vs Ironside
Ironside scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ironside (1138) sits above Long Pocket (1129).
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Long Pocket and Ironside side by side
| Measure | Long Pocket | Ironside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1129 | 1138 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 50 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 150 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Ironside edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1129).
Long Pocket vs Ironside: common questions
Does Long Pocket or Ironside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ironside scores 1138 vs 1129 in Long Pocket. 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 Pocket or Ironside?
Ironside scores 50/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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