St Huberts Island is a compact canal estate in Brisbane Water, linked to the mainland by a single road bridge at Daleys Point. Choosing between Long Arm Parade and Salacia Close is a choice between two versions of the same waterfront lifestyle: one a longer, established parade, the other a quiet, tightly held cul-de-sac. The shared island services are covered briefly below, while the real points of difference sit in streetscape, waterfront access, lot configuration and price bands.
Lifestyle and Waterfront Access
Both streets draw on the island’s core appeal: luxury waterfront homes, private pontoons, direct canal access and sweeping Brisbane Water views. That shared backdrop is why the two streets feel alike at first glance, and why the differences are mostly about position.
Long Arm Parade offers a genuine spread of waterfront and view positions. Number 4 is single-level waterfront living with a slipway and a sandy beach only steps from the back door. Number 14 sits in a prized outside waterfront position with wide, calming water views, while number 21 is a 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom waterfront home on a north-facing waterfront with a 24-metre frontage, panoramic views and a heated pool.
Salacia Close is a deeper waterfront enclave. Number 14 sold with a full-width waterfront, jetty and pontoon, slipway and pool, number 15 has a shared jetty and private slipway, and number 24 is a large waterfront home with a jetty and pool. Number 18 is an architect-designed home billed as the ultimate waterfront lifestyle.
In practice, Long Arm Parade suits buyers who want choice across waterfront and view positions, while Salacia Close suits those after a quieter jetty-and-pontoon enclave.
Amenities and Everyday Convenience
On everyday convenience the two streets are effectively identical, with everyday errands a short drive off the island. Ettalong Beach town centre is about a 5-minute drive, and Woy Woy CBD and the train station about 10 minutes. Ettalong brings calm, family-friendly waters, local markets, cafes and restaurants, plus the Ettalong Diggers Club. Because both streets share the same single island entry, treat amenity access as a wash and focus on the street-level differences instead.
Schools and Catchments
Schooling is another shared dimension. Both streets fall in the same government catchments. Primary students are zoned for Empire Bay Public School, with an ICSEA of 1,039 and 426 students, a 13-minute walk from Long Arm Parade and a 15-minute walk from Salacia Close. Secondary students head to Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, with an ICSEA of 966 and 787 students, about a 12-minute drive from either street. Beyond the government catchments, families also draw on nearby private options such as Coast Christian School, Green Point Christian College and EOC Broken Bay in Woy Woy. The only measurable difference is those extra couple of minutes on foot to the primary school from Salacia Close.
Transport and Access
Transport does not split these two streets either. A single bridge links the island to the mainland at Daleys Point, feeding the road network toward Woy Woy and the M1. Woy Woy station sits about 5 kilometres east, roughly a 10-minute drive, and offers a direct rail connection to the Sydney CBD. Sydney is about 1 hour 20 minutes away by car. Local bus routes connect the island surrounds to Woy Woy station. The island is car-oriented for everyday trips, while its quiet streets suit walking and cycling close to home. In practice, access, rail and road connections are identical for both streets.
Streetscape and Character
Here the two streets start to separate. Long Arm Parade is the established parade street, with 26 houses and a 95% owner-occupier, 5% rented split. It runs along the island’s eastern side, where resort-style homes with pools and alfresco areas are common and single-level floorplans are typical. Recorded lots include 609 square metres at number 24, 684 square metres at number 7 and 892 square metres at number 21.
Salacia Close is a cul-de-sac with no through traffic and 30 properties at an 85% owner-occupied, 15% renter mix. Its lots cluster tightly, from 658 square metres at number 18 and 666 square metres at number 15 to 673 square metres at number 25, and the street is tightly held with no current for-sale listings.
The practical read: Long Arm Parade offers a broader streetscape presence and larger-lot outliers, while Salacia Close is a compact, private and consistent enclave.
Value and Market Profile
At suburb level, the median house price sits around $1.95 million across the past 12 months, with house values up 7.29% over 12 months and 19.72% over five years. Within that, the two streets trade in different bands.
Long Arm Parade is the wider spread. Number 21 sold for $6 million in October 2024 and now carries an estimate near $5.55 million. Older and interior homes sit around $2 million to $2.75 million, with mid-street estimates including number 16 around $2.33 million and number 18 around $2.59 million.
Salacia Close transacts in a tighter band. Recent sales run from $1,950,000 at number 15 in 2025 and $2,147,000 at number 14 in 2024 to $2,200,000 at number 24 in 2024, with estimates reaching about $2.78 million at number 25.
There is no clean street-level median for either street, so price bands are the practical way to compare. Salacia Close is consistent; Long Arm Parade ranges from established homes to prime waterfront outliers.
Conclusion
The choice between Long Arm Parade and Salacia Close comes down to feel. Long Arm Parade is the broader, longer-established parade with a wide lot and price spread. Salacia Close is the quieter, tightly held cul-de-sac with a consistent waterfront character and a tighter price band. Shared amenities, schools, transport and waterfront lifestyle make either street a strong St Huberts Island choice. The decision rests on streetscape preference, lot size and budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Arm Parade’s typical price range on St Huberts Island?
Long Arm Parade trades in a wide band rather than a single median. Established and interior homes sit around $2 million to $2.75 million, including number 18 at about $2.59 million, while prime waterfront runs far higher, with number 21 selling for $6 million in October 2024.
What are Long Arm Parade’s key lifestyle advantages?
The street offers choice across waterfront and view positions. Number 4 is single-level waterfront living with a slipway and a sandy beach only steps from the back door, number 14 is an outside waterfront home with wide, calming water views, and number 21 is a 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom waterfront home with a north-facing position, 24-metre frontage, panoramic views and a heated pool. The setting is quiet and about 5 minutes from Ettalong Beach.
How do Long Arm Parade lot sizes and home styles compare across the street?
Recorded lots include 609 square metres at number 24, 684 square metres at number 7 and 892 square metres at number 21. Styles lean toward resort-style homes with pools and alfresco areas, and single-level floorplans are common on the eastern side.
Which schools are in the catchment for Long Arm Parade St Huberts Island?
Primary students are zoned for Empire Bay Public School, with an ICSEA of 1,039 and 426 students, about a 13-minute walk away, and secondary students for Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, about a 12-minute drive. Nearby private options include Coast Christian School and Green Point Christian College.
What is the owner occupier rate on Long Arm Parade?
Domain’s street profile records 26 houses at a 95% owner-occupied, 5% rented split, which points to a strongly established, long-held street.
How far is Long Arm Parade from Woy Woy station and Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach town centre is about a 5-minute drive, and Woy Woy station about 10 minutes, roughly 5 kilometres away. Access runs via the island’s single bridge at Daleys Point.
What is Salacia Close’s typical price range on St Huberts Island?
Salacia Close trades in a tighter band than Long Arm Parade. Recent sales run from $1,950,000 at number 15 in 2025 and $2,147,000 at number 14 in 2024 to $2,200,000 at number 24 in 2024, with estimates reaching about $2.78 million at number 25 and a street-level estimate near $2.75 million.
What are Salacia Close’s key lifestyle advantages?
It is a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic and strong waterfront amenities. Number 14 offers a full-width waterfront with jetty, pontoon and slipway, number 15 has a shared jetty and private slipway, number 24 has a jetty and pool, and number 18 is an architect-designed home billed as the ultimate waterfront lifestyle.
How many properties are on Salacia Close and how tightly held is it?
Domain records 30 properties at an 85% owner-occupied, 15% renter split, and the street currently shows no for-sale listings, reflecting a tightly held enclave.
Which schools are in the catchment for Salacia Close St Huberts Island?
The catchments match the rest of the island: Empire Bay Public School for primary, with an ICSEA of 1,039 and 426 students, about a 15-minute walk, and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus for secondary, about a 12-minute drive.
What is Salacia Close’s rental market like?
With a 15% renter share, rental stock is limited but present. Number 18 has been listed for rent at $2,100 per week, reflecting the street’s waterfront, architect-designed appeal for premium tenants.
How far is Salacia Close from Woy Woy station and Ettalong Beach?
Number 18’s listing puts Ettalong Beach town centre about 5 minutes away and Woy Woy CBD and the train station about 10 minutes away, using the island’s single road bridge at Daleys Point.