Overall score
Golden Square
49.2/100
Long Gully
41.8/100
Golden Square vs Long Gully, VIC Suburb Comparison
Golden Square for investment and schools; Long Gully for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden SquareLong Gully
Crime rate
Golden Square
92.5 / 1k
Long Gully
144.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Square
150
Long Gully
130
Population
Golden Square
9,220
Long Gully
3,420
Metric leadGolden Square 8Long Gully 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLong Gully
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsGolden Square
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 | 49.2/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.5 / 1k | 144.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 15 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 32 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Long Gully stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Golden Square if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Long Gully for families and households prioritising schools.
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.