Overall score
Euroa
49.1/100
Longwood
40.5/100
Euroa for investment and value; Longwood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Euroa
49.1/100
Longwood
40.5/100
Crime rate
Euroa
43.6 / 1k
Longwood
15.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Euroa
24
Longwood
0
Population
Euroa
3,508
Longwood
263
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.
Put side by side, Euroa is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Longwood is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Euroa pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Longwood is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Euroa sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Longwood.
Euroa suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Longwood is the stronger match for retirees and families.