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Ellenborough vs Long Flat

The verdict

Long Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $1.01M in Ellenborough. Ellenborough rates higher for education (20 vs 14). Long Flat rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Long Flat is closer to the coast (36.6 km vs 41.3 km).

Scores

EllenboroughLong Flat
EllenboroughLong Flat
Overall1435
Transport064
Education2014
Liveability2224

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

EllenboroughLong Flat
Population171112
Median age4747
Median household income (wk)$730$974
Bachelor degree or higher14.4%7.7%
Born in Australia77.2%92.0%
Avg household size2.12.4

Growth: Ellenborough Stable · Long Flat Stable

Property

EllenboroughLong Flat
Median house price$1.01M$500K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$617$617
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4028

Median price history

Safety

EllenboroughLong Flat
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5850
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k1,7540
Total incidents /100k (all)7,60211,607

Total incidents over time

Schools

EllenboroughLong Flat
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available888

See the full school list on each profile: Ellenborough · Long Flat

Transport

EllenboroughLong Flat
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.6 km430 m

Liveability

EllenboroughLong Flat
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)41.3 km36.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)289.1 km296.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)29.2 km22.5 km

Population & growth

EllenboroughLong Flat
Population (2021)171112
Estimated 2025172113
Projected 2041176115
Annual growth rate0.15%0.22%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Ellenborough or Long Flat?

Long Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $1.01M.

Which has better public transport, Ellenborough or Long Flat?

Long Flat has the higher transport score (Ellenborough 0/100 vs Long Flat 64/100).

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Data sources

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