Overall score
Long Gully
55.8/100
Maiden Gully
56.7/100
Long Gully vs Maiden Gully, VIC suburb comparison
Long Gully for schools; Maiden Gully for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Long GullyMaiden Gully
Crime rate
Long Gully
168.7 / 1k
Maiden Gully
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Long Gully
124
Maiden Gully
33
Population
Long Gully
3,420
Maiden Gully
5,407
Metric leadLong Gully 6Maiden Gully 5across 11 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 investmentMaiden Gully
- Best for best schoolsLong 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 | 55.8/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.7 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 30 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 68 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Maiden Gully stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. Long Gully generally means more approachable housing costs, while Maiden Gully leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Households prioritising schools may find Long Gully the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Maiden Gully.