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 Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Longreach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$819/wk
$42,588 per year
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Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,692/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Longreach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (33) Female 54.8% (40)

Population Density

5.3
people per km²
72 people · 13.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Longreach Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Longreach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 8 dwellings

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

Longreach Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Longreach Religion

Anglican
27.2%
No Religion
25.9%
Catholic
19.8%
Christian (other)
13.6%
Not stated
7.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Longreach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Longreach Employment

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Employed full-time
45.3% 24 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 10 people
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Not in labour force
35.8% 19 people

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

Longreach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Postgraduate Degree
26.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
17.1%

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

Longreach Occupation

Professionals
44.8%
Managers
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%

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

Longreach Field of Study

Health
23.7%
Management & Commerce
23.7%
Education
13.2%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Architecture & Building
10.5%
Creative Arts
7.9%
Engineering
7.9%

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

Longreach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Longreach Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Longreach Marital Status

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Married
65.6% 42
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Divorced
7.8% 5
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Never married
26.6% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Longreach Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
30.4%
Scottish
13.7%
Irish
7.8%
Dutch
6.9%
Maltese
2.9%
Other
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Longreach School & University Attendance

Pre-school
60.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%

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

Longreach Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 5
No need for assistance
96.7% 145

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

Longreach Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.8% 16
Not a volunteer
74.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Longreach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.3%
Car (passenger)
10.3%
Did not go to work
10.3%

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

Longreach Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
26.1%
3 vehicles
26.1%
4+ vehicles
26.1%

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

Longreach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.8%
3 bedrooms
29.6%
4 bedrooms
40.7%
6+ bedrooms
14.8%

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

Longreach Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Longreach Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Longreach Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
4
Diabetes
3

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

Longreach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$150-$299/wk
14.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$3,500+/wk
21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Longreach Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.5%
Couple — children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Longreach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.6% 14
Did not provide
77.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Longreach Children Ever Born

No children
38.9%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
44.4%

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

Longreach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.1%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

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

Longreach Household Size

2 persons
83.3%
5 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Longreach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Longreach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Longreach Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $650/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Longreach

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $1,475/wk
Rent share 30.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Longreach vs State & National Average

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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.