Overall score
Eppalock
40.7/100
Longlea
56.2/100
Longlea for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eppalock | Longlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.7/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 3.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 32 |
| Green cover | 33.1% | 10.3% |
| Population | 746 | 570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
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.