Junortoun vs Longlea, VIC Suburb Comparison

Junortoun for families and investment; Longlea for schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

JunortounLonglea

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

Metric leadJunortoun 8Longlea 21 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.

CategoryJunortounLonglea
Overall score56.4/10056.2/100
Housing (desirability)55.5/10049.5/100
Crime rate15.9 / 1k3.4 / 1k
Weather (desirability)53.4/10053.4/100
Parks & reserves5—
Public transport stops172
Walkability25.5/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities317
Planning activity6932
Green cover19.9%10.3%
Population3,862570
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/108/10

Comparison summary

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.

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