Longwood vs Scott Creek
The verdict
Longwood rates higher for liveability (27 vs 13). Scott Creek is closer to the coast (17.1 km vs 18.7 km).
Scores
LongwoodScott Creek
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 37 |
| Transport | 29 | 29 |
| Education | 82 | 75 |
| Liveability | 27 | 13 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 325 | 225 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,349 | $2,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Longwood Declining · Scott Creek Declining
Property
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $947K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,231 | 2,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Longwood · Scott Creek
Transport
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.7 km | 17.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.9 km | 17.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Longwood | Scott Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 325 | 225 |
| Estimated 2025 | 336 | 233 |
| Projected 2041 | 319 | 221 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Longwood or Scott Creek?
Longwood and Scott Creek have similar transport scores.
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