Longford vs Perth, TAS suburb comparison

Longford for families; Perth for investment and schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

LongfordPerth

Overall score

Longford

54.3/100

Perth

40.3/100

Crime rate

Longford

271.0 / 1k

Perth

346.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Longford

43

Perth

0

Population

Longford

4,268

Perth

3,472

Metric leadLongford 7Perth 21 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryLongfordPerth
Overall score54.3/10040.3/100
Housing (desirability)75.3/10091.7/100
Crime rate271.0 / 1k346.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves53
Public transport stops1410
Walkability73.0/10015.0/100
Nearby amenities430
Population4,2683,472
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Longford is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Perth is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.

Longford tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Perth stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Retirees and families may find Longford the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Perth.

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