Ironbank vs Longwood, SA suburb comparison

Ironbank for investment and value; Longwood for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

IronbankLongwood

Overall score

Ironbank

46.4/100

Longwood

35.6/100

Crime rate

Ironbank

8.7 / 1k

Longwood

11.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ironbank

5

Longwood

2

Population

Ironbank

537

Longwood

325

Metric leadIronbank 5Longwood 12 tiedacross 8 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.

CategoryIronbankLongwood
Overall score46.4/10035.6/100
Housing (desirability)69.0/10022.4/100
Crime rate8.7 / 1k11.6 / 1k
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities52
Planning activity82
Population537325
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Ironbank is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Longwood is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.

Ironbank pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Longwood is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.

Ironbank suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Longwood is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.

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