Longwood vs Mylor, SA suburb comparison

Longwood for families and schools; Mylor for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

LongwoodMylor

Overall score

Longwood

35.6/100

Mylor

41.1/100

Crime rate

Longwood

11.6 / 1k

Mylor

9.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Longwood

2

Mylor

23

Population

Longwood

325

Mylor

1,067

Metric leadLongwood 2Mylor 6across 8 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.

CategoryLongwoodMylor
Overall score35.6/10041.1/100
Housing (desirability)22.4/10036.7/100
Crime rate11.6 / 1k9.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops6
Walkability0.0/10013.0/100
Nearby amenities223
Planning activity226
Population3251,067
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Longwood is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Mylor is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Longwood sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mylor is within day-trip reach of the capital.

Longwood pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mylor is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Families and households prioritising schools may find Longwood the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mylor.

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