Overall score
Emerald
33.6/100
Longreach
36.6/100
Emerald vs Longreach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Emerald for retirees; Longreach for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EmeraldLongreach
Crime rate
Emerald
94.2 / 1k
Longreach
100.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emerald
11
Longreach
14
Population
Emerald
14,904
Longreach
3,124
Metric leadEmerald 6Longreach 32 tiedacross 11 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 | Emerald | Longreach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.2 / 1k | 100.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 4.8/100 | 0.7/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 15 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 14 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 14,904 | 3,124 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Emerald is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Longreach is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Emerald sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Longreach is more remote from the capital.
On the data, Emerald is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Longreach answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus overall desirability. Emerald generally means more sought-after housing, while Longreach leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Emerald the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Longreach.
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.