Overall score
Lower Longley
43.9/100
Sandfly
36.7/100
Lower Longley vs Sandfly, TAS Suburb Comparison
Lower Longley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lower LongleySandfly
Crime rate
Lower Longley
22.8 / 1k
Sandfly
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lower Longley
3
Sandfly
4
Population
Lower Longley
267
Sandfly
336
Metric leadLower Longley 6Sandfly 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLower Longley
- Best for familiesLower Longley
- Best for best valueLower Longley
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 | Lower Longley | Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 267 | 336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lower Longley reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Sandfly is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Lower Longley pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Sandfly is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Lower Longley and Sandfly comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
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.