Overall score
Evandale
42.3/100
Longford
47.1/100
Evandale vs Longford, TAS Suburb Comparison
Evandale for families and investment; Longford for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EvandaleLongford
Crime rate
Evandale
18.3 / 1k
Longford
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evandale
2
Longford
49
Population
Evandale
1,265
Longford
4,268
Metric leadEvandale 3Longford 63 tiedacross 12 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 | Evandale | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.9/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 14 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 49 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| Population | 1,265 | 4,268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Evandale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Longford is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Evandale is stronger for parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Longford answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Evandale sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Longford.
Households prioritising schools may find Evandale the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Longford.
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.