Overall score
Goornong
43.9/100
Longlea
56.2/100
Goornong vs Longlea, VIC Suburb Comparison
Longlea for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GoornongLonglea
Crime rate
Goornong
28.5 / 1k
Longlea
3.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Goornong
31
Longlea
7
Population
Goornong
718
Longlea
570
Metric leadGoornong 6Longlea 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Goornong | Longlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 3.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 2 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Population | 718 | 570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Goornong is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Longlea is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Goornong pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Longlea is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Goornong sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Longlea.
Households prioritising schools may find Goornong the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Longlea.
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.