Overall score
Longlea
56.2/100
Strathfieldsaye
64.0/100
Longlea vs Strathfieldsaye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Longlea for schools; Strathfieldsaye for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LongleaStrathfieldsaye
Crime rate
Longlea
3.4 / 1k
Strathfieldsaye
21.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Longlea
7
Strathfieldsaye
105
Population
Longlea
570
Strathfieldsaye
6,850
Metric leadLonglea 2Strathfieldsaye 81 tiedacross 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 retireesStrathfieldsaye
- Best for familiesStrathfieldsaye
- Best for investmentStrathfieldsaye
- Best for best valueStrathfieldsaye
- Best for best schoolsLonglea
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 | Longlea | Strathfieldsaye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.2/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.4 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 46 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 58 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 30.5% |
| Population | 570 | 6,850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Longlea reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Strathfieldsaye is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Longlea pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Strathfieldsaye is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Longlea generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Strathfieldsaye leans toward more sought-after housing.
Longlea suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Strathfieldsaye is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.