Side by sideSuburb comparison

Quorrobolong vs Ellalong.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,670,000 and $777,500. Ellalong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Ellalong (median $777,500) is roughly 115% cheaper to buy into than Quorrobolong ($1,670,000). Over the past year, Ellalong (+12.7%) ran 12.7 percentage points ahead of Quorrobolong (0%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quorrobolong (915) sits above Ellalong (904).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Ellalong is the lower entry point at $777,500 median, 115% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Ellalong carries both higher gross yield (3.95% vs 1.84%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Quorrobolong edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 904).

Common questionsQuorrobolong vs Ellalong

Common questions

Is Quorrobolong or Ellalong cheaper to buy in?

Ellalong has the lower median house price at $777,500, roughly 115% below Quorrobolong ($1,670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Quorrobolong or Ellalong?

Over the past 12 months, Ellalong grew +12.7% vs 0% in Quorrobolong, a gap of 12.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.

Does Quorrobolong or Ellalong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quorrobolong scores 915 vs 904 in Ellalong. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Quorrobolong or Ellalong?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Ellalong vs 1.84% in Quorrobolong. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Quorrobolong
Metric
Ellalong

Price & Market

$1,670,000
Median house
$777,500
$242,640
Median unit
$242,640
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+12.7%
Days on market

Rental

$590/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$590/wk
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
573
Population
1,351
48
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
13
915
Avg ICSEA
904

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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