Yarras vs Long Flat.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,000,000 and $500,000. Long Flat edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Long Flat (median $500,000) is roughly 100% cheaper to buy into than Yarras ($1,000,000).
Long Flat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Flat (957) sits above Yarras (938).
For buyers
Long Flat is the lower entry point at $500,000 median, 100% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Long Flat offers the higher gross rental yield (3.64% vs 1.82%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Long Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 938).
Common questions
Is Yarras or Long Flat cheaper to buy in?
Long Flat has the lower median house price at $500,000, roughly 100% below Yarras ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Yarras or Long Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Flat scores 957 vs 938 in Yarras. 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, Yarras or Long Flat?
Long Flat scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Yarras or Long Flat?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Long Flat vs 1.82% in Yarras. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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