Overall score
Long Gully
41.8/100
Maiden Gully
55.5/100
Long Gully vs Maiden Gully, VIC Suburb Comparison
Long Gully for investment; Maiden Gully for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Long GullyMaiden Gully
Crime rate
Long Gully
144.5 / 1k
Maiden Gully
23.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Long Gully
130
Maiden Gully
37
Population
Long Gully
3,420
Maiden Gully
5,407
Metric leadLong Gully 6Maiden Gully 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for investmentLong Gully
- Best for best valueMaiden Gully
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
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 | Long Gully | Maiden Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 144.5 / 1k | 23.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 30 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 68 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 55.0% |
| Population | 3,420 | 5,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Long Gully is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Maiden Gully is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Long Gully tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Maiden Gully stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability. Long Gully generally means more approachable housing costs, while Maiden Gully leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Households prioritising schools may find Long Gully the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Maiden Gully.
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.