Ironbark vs Long Gully
The verdict
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $524K in Ironbark. Ironbark rates higher for education (54 vs 41). Ironbark is closer to the coast (132.7 km vs 134.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ironbark rates higher (83 vs 28/100 in Long Gully).
Scores
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 60 |
| Transport | 64 | 53 |
| Education | 54 | 41 |
| Liveability | 94 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,163 | 3,420 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,274 | $989 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ironbark High Growth · Long Gully High Growth
Property
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $524K | $393K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $348K |
| House price YoY | -11.3% | -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
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 172 | 760 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 430 | 643 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 1,287 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,879 | 12,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ironbark · Long Gully
Transport
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Ironbark | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.7 km | 134.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.0 km | 134.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 81.0 km | 80.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ironbark | Long Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,163 | 3,420 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,124 | 3,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,536 | 4,517 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ironbark or Long Gully?
Ironbark has the higher residential safety score (Ironbark 83/100 vs Long Gully 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Ironbark or Long Gully?
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $524K.
Which has better schools, Ironbark or Long Gully?
Ironbark has a higher average school ICSEA (Ironbark 1013 vs Long Gully 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ironbark or Long Gully?
Ironbark has the higher transport score (Ironbark 64/100 vs Long Gully 53/100).
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