Overall score
Leslie Vale
30.0/100
Lower Longley
36.5/100
Leslie Vale vs Lower Longley, TAS suburb comparison
Leslie Vale for retirees; Lower Longley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Leslie ValeLower Longley
Crime rate
Leslie Vale
3353.2 / 1k
Lower Longley
5054.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leslie Vale
2
Lower Longley
3
Population
Leslie Vale
392
Lower Longley
267
Metric leadLeslie Vale 2Lower Longley 33 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLeslie Vale
- Best for investmentLower Longley
- Best for best valueLower Longley
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.
| Category | Leslie Vale | Lower Longley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3353.2 / 1k | 5054.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Population | 392 | 267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Leslie Vale is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Lower Longley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Leslie Vale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Lower Longley is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees may find Leslie Vale the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lower Longley.