Fulham vs Longford, VIC suburb comparison

Longford for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

FulhamLongford

Overall score

Fulham

28.4/100

Longford

37.7/100

Crime rate

Fulham

94.0 / 1k

Longford

54.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Fulham

1

Longford

0

Population

Fulham

994

Longford

1,489

Metric leadFulham 1Longford 61 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryFulhamLongford
Overall score28.4/10037.7/100
Housing (desirability)57.0/10071.4/100
Crime rate94.0 / 1k54.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops7
Walkability0.0/10010.5/100
Nearby amenities10
Planning activity44
Population9941,489
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/107/10

Comparison summary

Fulham reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Longford is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Fulham sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Longford is further into the wider countryside.

On the data, Fulham is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Longford answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Longford, while Fulham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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