Overall score
Lower Longley
36.5/100
Sandfly
35.5/100
Lower Longley on overall score and transport; Sandfly on crime and population.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lower Longley
36.5/100
Sandfly
35.5/100
Crime rate
Lower Longley
5054.0 / 1k
Sandfly
4072.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lower Longley
3
Sandfly
0
Population
Lower Longley
267
Sandfly
336
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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.
| Category | Lower Longley | Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5054.0 / 1k | 4072.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Population | 267 | 336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Lower Longley reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Sandfly is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Lower Longley pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Sandfly is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and 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.