Eppalock vs Longlea, VIC Suburb Comparison

Longlea for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

EppalockLonglea

Overall score

Eppalock

40.7/100

Longlea

56.2/100

Crime rate

Eppalock

45.9 / 1k

Longlea

3.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Eppalock

4

Longlea

7

Population

Eppalock

746

Longlea

570

Metric leadEppalock 3Longlea 61 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryEppalockLonglea
Overall score40.7/10056.2/100
Housing (desirability)42.7/10049.5/100
Crime rate45.9 / 1k3.4 / 1k
Weather (desirability)53.4/10053.4/100
Parks & reserves4—
Public transport stops—2
Walkability0.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities47
Planning activity2332
Green cover33.1%10.3%
Population746570
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/108/10

Comparison summary

Eppalock is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Longlea is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Eppalock pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and a larger local community, whereas Longlea is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Eppalock generally means more mid-market housing value, while Longlea leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Longlea, while Eppalock 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.

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