Overall score
Cressy
39.9/100
Longford
47.1/100
Cressy vs Longford, TAS Suburb Comparison
Cressy for investment and schools; Longford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CressyLongford
Crime rate
Cressy
18.3 / 1k
Longford
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cressy
11
Longford
49
Population
Cressy
1,149
Longford
4,268
Metric leadCressy 0Longford 75 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cressy | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 14 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 49 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Population | 1,149 | 4,268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Cressy reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Longford is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Cressy sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Longford is more regionally self-contained.
Cressy tends to lead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, while Longford stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Longford, while Cressy remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.