Overall score
Leslie Vale
34.4/100
Lower Longley
43.9/100
Lower Longley for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leslie Vale
34.4/100
Lower Longley
43.9/100
Crime rate
Leslie Vale
22.8 / 1k
Lower Longley
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leslie Vale
2
Lower Longley
3
Population
Leslie Vale
392
Lower Longley
267
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 | Leslie Vale | Lower Longley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Population | 392 | 267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Leslie Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Lower Longley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Leslie Vale pulls ahead on a larger local community, whereas Lower Longley is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Retirees may find Leslie Vale the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lower Longley.
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.