Long Point vs Minto.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,700,000 and $1,030,000. Minto edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Minto (median $1,030,000) is roughly 162% cheaper to buy into than Long Point ($2,700,000). Over the past year, Long Point (+12.5%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Minto (+8.4%) on house-price growth.
Minto scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minto (1003) sits above Long Point (999).
For buyers
Minto is the lower entry point at $1,030,000 median, 162% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Minto delivers the better gross yield (1.92% vs 0.65%), but Long Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Minto edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).
Common questions
Is Long Point or Minto cheaper to buy in?
Minto has the lower median house price at $1,030,000, roughly 162% below Long Point ($2,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Long Point or Minto?
Over the past 12 months, Long Point grew +12.5% vs +8.4% in Minto, a gap of 4.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Long Point or Minto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minto scores 1003 vs 999 in Long Point. 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 Point or Minto?
Minto scores 8/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Long Point or Minto?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.92% in Minto vs 0.65% in Long Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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