Maiden Gully vs Long Gully.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $795,000 and $480,000. Long Gully edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Long Gully (median $480,000) is roughly 66% cheaper to buy into than Maiden Gully ($795,000).
Maiden Gully scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Gully (987) sits above Maiden Gully (978). Maiden Gully skews owner-occupied (92%), Long Gully runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
For buyers
Long Gully is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 66% 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
Long Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 978). Maiden Gully also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Maiden Gully or Long Gully cheaper to buy in?
Long Gully has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 66% below Maiden Gully ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Maiden Gully or Long Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Gully scores 987 vs 978 in Maiden Gully. 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, Maiden Gully or Long Gully?
Maiden Gully scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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