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Longreach NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Longreach, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Longreach NSW is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Longreach is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Longreach is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Longreach has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Longreach has a population density of 5.3 people per km².
The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longreach is $2,692.
There were 1 recorded offences in Longreach in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).
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Longreach Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Longreach Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Longreach Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Longreach Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Longreach Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Longreach Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Longreach Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Longreach Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Longreach Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Longreach Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Longreach Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Longreach Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Longreach Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Longreach Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Longreach School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Longreach Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Longreach Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Longreach How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Longreach Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Longreach Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Longreach Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Longreach Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Longreach Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Longreach Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Longreach Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Longreach Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Longreach Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Longreach Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Longreach Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Longreach Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Longreach Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Longreach Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longreach
What is the population of Longreach NSW?
The population of Longreach NSW is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Longreach?
The median personal income in Longreach NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.
How much is rent in Longreach?
Median rent in Longreach NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month).Rent represents 30.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in Longreach?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longreach NSW is $2,692. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Longreach?
The median age in Longreach NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Longreach a good suburb to live in?
Longreach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 72.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12393. All dollar figures in AUD.