Overall score
Longford
37.7/100
Wurruk
35.3/100
Longford vs Wurruk, VIC suburb comparison
Longford for retirees and families; Wurruk for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LongfordWurruk
Crime rate
Longford
54.1 / 1k
Wurruk
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Longford
0
Wurruk
16
Population
Longford
1,489
Wurruk
1,177
Metric leadLongford 4Wurruk 51 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Longford is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wurruk is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Longford sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Wurruk is more regionally self-contained.
Longford pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Wurruk is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Longford sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wurruk.
Longford suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wurruk is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.