Overall score
Golden Beach
32.8/100
Longford
45.8/100
Golden Beach vs Longford, VIC Suburb Comparison
Golden Beach for schools; Longford for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BeachLongford
Crime rate
Golden Beach
134.3 / 1k
Longford
54.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Beach
35
Longford
5
Population
Golden Beach
356
Longford
1,489
Metric leadGolden Beach 1Longford 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLongford
- Best for investmentLongford
- Best for best valueLongford
- Best for best schoolsGolden Beach
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 | Golden Beach | Longford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 134.3 / 1k | 54.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 7 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 22.0% |
| Population | 356 | 1,489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Beach is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Longford is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Golden Beach tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Longford stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Golden Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Longford leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Longford, while Golden Beach 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.