Longarm vs Upper Manilla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longarm (914) sits above Upper Manilla (902). Upper Manilla skews owner-occupied (68%), Longarm runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Longarm and Upper Manilla side by side
| Measure | Longarm | Upper Manilla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $335/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 75.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 902 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 23 | 105 |
| Median age | 36 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 634 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 33.1°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
- Longarm edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 902). Upper Manilla also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Longarm vs Upper Manilla: common questions
Does Longarm or Upper Manilla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longarm scores 914 vs 902 in Upper Manilla. 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.
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