California Gully vs Long Gully
The verdict
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $455K in California Gully. California Gully rates higher for transport (61 vs 53). Long Gully rates higher for liveability (84 vs 69). Long Gully is closer to the coast (134.1 km vs 135.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, California Gully rates higher (61 vs 28/100 in Long Gully).
Scores
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 60 |
| Transport | 61 | 53 |
| Education | 40 | 41 |
| Liveability | 69 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,476 | 3,420 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,054 | $989 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: California Gully High Growth · Long Gully High Growth
Property
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $455K | $393K |
| Median unit price | $321K | $348K |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | -3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 469 | 760 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 201 | 643 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 1,287 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,988 | 12,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: California Gully · Long Gully
Transport
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 135.4 km | 134.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.7 km | 134.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 78.7 km | 80.1 km |
Population & growth
| California Gully | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,476 | 3,420 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,681 | 3,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,912 | 4,517 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, California Gully or Long Gully?
California Gully has the higher residential safety score (California Gully 61/100 vs Long Gully 28/100).
Which is more affordable, California Gully or Long Gully?
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $455K.
Which has better schools, California Gully or Long Gully?
Long Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (California Gully 919 vs Long Gully 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, California Gully or Long Gully?
California Gully has the higher transport score (California Gully 61/100 vs Long Gully 53/100).
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