Suburbs Longwood East

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Longwood East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Longwood East VIC is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Longwood East is $890 per week ($46,280 per year). Median rent in Longwood East is $175 per week ($758 per month). Longwood East has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Longwood East has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood East is $1,465.

There were 5 recorded offences in Longwood East in 2025-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

Longwood East Map

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📍 Longwood East, Victoria — 36.8296°S, 145.4569°E

Crime: Low Med High

Longwood East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Longwood East Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$890/wk
$46,280 per year
#2241 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
#7967 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,465/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Longwood East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (71) Female 47.4% (64)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
131 people · 35.2 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
Family income/wk

Longwood East Age Distribution

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)

Longwood East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.8% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.2% 16 dwellings

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

Longwood East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Longwood East Religion

No Religion
40.2%
Catholic
22.7%
Not stated
16.7%
Anglican
9.1%
Eastern Orthodox
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Longwood East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Longwood East Employment

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Employed full-time
46.9% 46 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.2% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.9% 42 people

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

Longwood East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.5%
Bachelor Degree
16.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.9%
Postgraduate Degree
10.2%
Certificate I/II
8.5%

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

Longwood East Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Labourers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Managers
14.3%

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

Longwood East Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Information Technology
11.1%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Education
11.1%

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

Longwood East Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Longwood East Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Longwood East Marital Status

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Married
48.7% 58
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Divorced
18.5% 22
🕊️
Widowed
3.4% 4
👤
Never married
29.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Longwood East Ancestry

English
32.9%
Australian
17.4%
Scottish
13.7%
Irish
10.6%
German
6.2%
Dutch
5.0%
Italian
5.0%
Greek
4.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.1%
Maltese
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Longwood East School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Longwood East Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.5% 3
✅
No need for assistance
98.5% 203

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

Longwood East Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
28.8% 32
—
Not a volunteer
71.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Longwood East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
42.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Longwood East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.7%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Walked only
7.0%

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

Longwood East Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.8%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
17.3%

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

Longwood East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.5%
3 bedrooms
56.9%
4 bedrooms
15.7%

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

Longwood East Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
50.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Longwood East Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
209
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Longwood East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Kidney disease
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4
Asthma
4
Lung condition
4
Arthritis
3

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

Longwood East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Longwood East Family Structure

Couple — no children
81.9%
Couple — no children under 15
13.9%
Couple — children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Longwood East Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.8% 3
👤
Never served
97.2% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Longwood East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.5% 10
—
Did not provide
90.5% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Longwood East Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
2 children
21.4%
3 children
28.6%
5+ children
14.3%

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

Longwood East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
4
2018
4

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

Longwood East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
20.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Longwood East Household Size

1 person
34.5%
2 persons
58.6%
3 persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Longwood East Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved from VIC
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Longwood East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Longwood East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Longwood East Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Longwood East

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $1,200/wk
Rent share 12.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $12/wk

Longwood East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Almurta
Pop: 66 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk
East Wangaratta
Pop: 66 Income: $900/wk Rent: $231/wk
Genoa
Pop: 66 Income: $390/wk
Glenhope
Pop: 66 Income: $634/wk Rent: $162/wk
Leslie Manor
Pop: 66 Income: $916/wk Rent: $150/wk
Mitre
Pop: 66 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longwood East

What is the population of Longwood East VIC?

The population of Longwood East VIC is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Longwood East is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Longwood East?

The median personal income in Longwood East VIC is $890 per week, or $46,280 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Longwood East is ranked #2,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Longwood East?

Median rent in Longwood East VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Longwood East ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Longwood East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood East VIC is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Longwood East?

The median age in Longwood East VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Longwood East a good suburb to live in?

Longwood East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 131.The median income is $890/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 21541. All dollar figures in AUD.