Overall score
Golden Square
62.9/100
Long Gully
55.8/100
Golden Square vs Long Gully, VIC suburb comparison
Golden Square for retirees and investment; Long Gully for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden SquareLong Gully
Crime rate
Golden Square
92.4 / 1k
Long Gully
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Square
123
Long Gully
124
Population
Golden Square
9,220
Long Gully
3,420
Metric leadGolden Square 7Long Gully 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGolden Square
- Best for familiesLong Gully
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best valueGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsLong Gully
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 Square | Long Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.4 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 15 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 124 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 32 |
| Population | 9,220 | 3,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Square is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Long Gully is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Long Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Golden Square keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Golden Square tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Long Gully stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Golden Square if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Long Gully for families and households prioritising schools.