Parham vs Long Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Plains (980) sits above Parham (975). Long Plains skews owner-occupied (90%), Parham runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Parham and Long Plains side by side
| Measure | Parham | Long Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 185 | 62 |
| Median age | 56 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 346 mm | 366 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.8°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
- Long Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975). Long Plains also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Parham vs Long Plains: common questions
Does Parham or Long Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Plains scores 980 vs 975 in Parham. 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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