Overall score
Longford
47.1/100
Perth
41.4/100
Longford vs Perth, TAS Suburb Comparison
Longford for retirees; Perth for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LongfordPerth
Crime rate
Longford
18.3 / 1k
Perth
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Longford
49
Perth
2
Population
Longford
4,268
Perth
3,472
Metric leadLongford 7Perth 23 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Longford | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 10 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 2 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Population | 4,268 | 3,472 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Perth stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families may find Longford the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Perth.
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.