Longwarry vs Drouin
Longwarry (median $585,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Drouin ($638,300).
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Longwarry and Drouin side by side
| Measure | Longwarry | Drouin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $638,300 |
| Median unit | $485,000 | $445,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 44 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 2,436 | 15,287 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 856 mm | 914 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 25.9°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
Drouin scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Drouin (1003) sits above Longwarry (997).
- For buyers
- Longwarry is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Drouin edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997).
Longwarry vs Drouin: common questions
Is Longwarry or Drouin cheaper to buy in?
Longwarry has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 8% below Drouin ($638,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Longwarry or Drouin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Drouin scores 1003 vs 997 in Longwarry. 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, Longwarry or Drouin?
Drouin scores 44/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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