Longley vs Sandfly
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longley (1068) sits above Sandfly (1045).
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Longley and Sandfly side by side
| Measure | Longley | Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $175/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1068 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 241 | 336 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1072 mm | 913 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.9°C | 21.5°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
- Longley edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1045).
Longley vs Sandfly: common questions
Does Longley or Sandfly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Longley scores 1068 vs 1045 in Sandfly. 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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