Overall score
Longwood
35.6/100
Mylor
41.1/100
Longwood for families and schools; Mylor for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
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.