Overall score
Fulham
37.8/100
Longford
45.8/100
Fulham for schools; Longford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fulham
37.8/100
Longford
45.8/100
Crime rate
Fulham
94.0 / 1k
Longford
54.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fulham
1
Longford
5
Population
Fulham
994
Longford
1,489
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 | Fulham | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.0 / 1k | 54.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 22.0% |
| Population | 994 | 1,489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
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 a country-town feel; Longford answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Fulham generally means more mid-market housing value, while Longford leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Longford, while Fulham 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.