Euroa vs Longwood, VIC suburb comparison

Euroa for investment and value; Longwood for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

EuroaLongwood

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

Metric leadEuroa 7Longwood 3across 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.

CategoryEuroaLongwood
Overall score49.1/10040.5/100
Housing (desirability)70.5/10059.9/100
Crime rate43.6 / 1k15.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools31
Parks & reserves82
Public transport stops7
Walkability10.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities240
Planning activity778
Population3,508263
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/105/10

Comparison summary

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.

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