Longwood vs Upper Sturt, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Longwood | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.3/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 11.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 20 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 9 |
| Population | 325 | 1,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLongwood
- Best for familiesLongwood
- Best for investmentUpper Sturt
- Best for best valueUpper Sturt
- Best for best schoolsUpper Sturt
Comparison summary
Longwood (SA) and Upper Sturt offer different strengths across official suburb data. Upper Sturt leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Upper Sturt; Housing (desirability) favours Upper Sturt; Crime rate favours Upper Sturt. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Longwood (SA), Families → Longwood (SA), Investment → Upper Sturt, Best value → Upper Sturt.