Side by sideSuburb comparison

Longley vs Mountain River.

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

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

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

Longley edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1032).

Common questionsLongley 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.

The numbers behind the take

Longley
Metric
Mountain River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$273/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
241
Population
606
44
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
1068
Avg ICSEA
1032

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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