Overall score
Longwood
35.6/100
Upper Sturt
43.1/100
Longwood vs Upper Sturt, SA suburb comparison
Longwood for retirees and families; Upper Sturt for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LongwoodUpper Sturt
Crime rate
Longwood
11.6 / 1k
Upper Sturt
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Longwood
2
Upper Sturt
23
Population
Longwood
325
Upper Sturt
1,005
Metric leadLongwood 1Upper Sturt 61 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLongwood
- Best for familiesLongwood
- Best for investmentUpper Sturt
- Best for best valueUpper Sturt
- Best for best schoolsLongwood
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 | Longwood | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.6 / 1k | 11.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 20 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 13 |
| Population | 325 | 1,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Longwood is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Upper Sturt is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Longwood is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Upper Sturt answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Longwood suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Upper Sturt is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.