Overall score
Jackass Flat
44.4/100
Long Gully
55.8/100
Jackass Flat for retirees and families; Long Gully for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jackass Flat
44.4/100
Long Gully
55.8/100
Crime rate
Jackass Flat
32.9 / 1k
Long Gully
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jackass Flat
15
Long Gully
124
Population
Jackass Flat
1,907
Long Gully
3,420
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jackass Flat | Long Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.9 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 15 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 124 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 32 |
| Population | 1,907 | 3,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Jackass Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Long Gully is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Long Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Jackass Flat keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jackass Flat pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Long Gully is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access. On housing, Jackass Flat sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Long Gully.
Retirees and investors may find Jackass Flat the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Long Gully.