Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sandfly vs Longley.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Longley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Longley (1068) sits above Sandfly (1045).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsSandfly vs Longley

Common questions

Does Sandfly or Longley 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sandfly
Metric
Longley

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$273/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$273/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$175/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
15
336
Population
241
43
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
5
1045
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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