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Longley vs Mountain River

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longley (1068) sits above Mountain River (1032).

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Longley and Mountain River side by side

MeasureLongleyMountain River
Renting
House rent$273/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$175/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied91.0%91.0%
Renter occupied8.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby520
Average ICSEA10681032
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score150
Population241606
Median age4442
Climate
Annual rainfall1072 mm964 mm
Mean max, January19.9°C20.9°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
Longley edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1032).

Longley vs Mountain River: common questions

Does Longley or Mountain River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longley scores 1068 vs 1032 in Mountain River. 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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