Overall score
Junortoun
56.4/100
Longlea
56.2/100
Junortoun for families and investment; Longlea for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Junortoun
56.4/100
Longlea
56.2/100
Crime rate
Junortoun
15.9 / 1k
Longlea
3.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Junortoun
31
Longlea
7
Population
Junortoun
3,862
Longlea
570
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 | Junortoun | Longlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 3.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 2 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 32 |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 10.3% |
| Population | 3,862 | 570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Junortoun reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Longlea is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Junortoun tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Longlea stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Junortoun sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Longlea.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Longlea, while Junortoun remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.