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Longerenong VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Longerenong, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Longerenong VIC is 237 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Longerenong is $476 per week ($24,752 per year). Median rent in Longerenong is $160 per week ($693 per month). Longerenong has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Longerenong has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longerenong is $975.

There were 19 recorded offences in Longerenong in 2025-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Longerenong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Longerenong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$476/wk

$24,752 per year

#8465 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Longerenong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (130) Female 46.1% (111)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

237 people · 245.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Longerenong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Longerenong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.8% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.2% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Longerenong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Longerenong Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Not stated

17.5%

Catholic

16.1%

Uniting Church

11.1%

Lutheran

6.5%

Anglican

3.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.3%

Church Christ

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Longerenong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Longerenong Languages Spoken at Home

French

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Longerenong Employment

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Employed full-time

32.6% 58 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 39 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

43.3% 77 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Longerenong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Longerenong Occupation

Managers

41.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Professionals

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Longerenong Field of Study

Engineering

31.6%

Agriculture & Environment

31.6%

Education

15.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.2%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Longerenong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Longerenong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Longerenong Marital Status

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Married

38.6% 78

↔️

Separated

2.5% 5

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Divorced

5.4% 11

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Widowed

3.5% 7

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Never married

50.0% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Longerenong Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

27.1%

Scottish

10.0%

German

9.7%

Irish

5.9%

Filipino

4.1%

Dutch

2.6%

French

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Longerenong School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

51.0%

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Primary — Government

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Longerenong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 22

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 392

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Longerenong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.3% 51

—

Not a volunteer

70.7% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Longerenong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Longerenong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

20.3%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Truck

4.3%

Walked only

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Longerenong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

26.5%

3 vehicles

27.9%

4+ vehicles

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Longerenong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.9%

3 bedrooms

50.7%

4 bedrooms

28.4%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Longerenong Population Mobility

18.3%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Longerenong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

399

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Longerenong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Longerenong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

12.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Longerenong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Longerenong Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 4

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Never served

97.8% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Longerenong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 34

—

Did not provide

80.7% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Longerenong Children Ever Born

No children

46.7%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

13.3%

4 children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Longerenong When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Longerenong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

24.0%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

27.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Longerenong Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

6.0%

5 persons

9.0%

6+ persons

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Longerenong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

161

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Longerenong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Longerenong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 19 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Longerenong Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,305/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Longerenong

Your weekly income

≈ $5,655/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,145/wk

Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $20/wk

Longerenong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Corunnun

Pop: 119 Income: $762/wk Rent: $140/wk

Drung

Pop: 119 Income: $938/wk Rent: $190/wk

Laverton North

Pop: 119 Income: $599/wk Rent: $240/wk

Mount Toolebewong

Pop: 119 Income: $687/wk Rent: $280/wk

Bailieston

Pop: 120 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Ballendella

Pop: 120 Income: $620/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longerenong

What is the population of Longerenong VIC?

The population of Longerenong VIC is 237 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Longerenong is ranked #6,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Longerenong?

The median personal income in Longerenong VIC is $476 per week, or $24,752 per year.The median household income is $1,305 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Longerenong is ranked #8,465 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Longerenong?

Median rent in Longerenong VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Longerenong ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Longerenong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longerenong VIC is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Longerenong?

The median age in Longerenong VIC is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Longerenong a good suburb to live in?

Longerenong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 237.The median income is $476/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21535. All dollar figures in AUD.