South Australia · Suburb Profile

Longwood SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Longwood SA is 325 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Longwood is $940 per week ($48,880 per year). Median rent in Longwood is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Longwood has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Longwood has a population density of 99.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Longwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood is $1,950.

There were 4 recorded offences in Longwood in 2023-24, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Longwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Longwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$940/wk

$48,880 per year

#1714 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Longwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (165) Female 49.4% (161)

Population Density

99.9

people per km²

325 people · 3.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Longwood 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Longwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.2% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.8% 59 dwellings

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

Longwood Country of Birth

Australia

83.6%

England

16.4%

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

Longwood Religion

No Religion

60.9%

Catholic

13.2%

Anglican

8.6%

Not stated

7.7%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Baptist

2.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Buddhism

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Longwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Longwood Employment

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Employed full-time

36.1% 82 people

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Employed part-time

37.0% 84 people

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Not in labour force

26.9% 61 people

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

Longwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.8%

Certificate III/IV

25.5%

Postgraduate Degree

16.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.9%

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

Longwood Occupation

Professionals

49.6%

Managers

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Labourers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.6%

Community & Personal Service

3.8%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Longwood Field of Study

Health

20.9%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Engineering

10.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.1%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

Creative Arts

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.4%

Information Technology

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.3%

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

Longwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Longwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Longwood Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 148

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Separated

2.0% 5

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Divorced

5.2% 13

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Widowed

1.2% 3

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Never married

32.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Longwood Ancestry

English

38.4%

Australian

25.6%

Scottish

9.4%

German

6.5%

Irish

6.5%

Italian

4.3%

Welsh

3.8%

Other

2.0%

Dutch

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Hungarian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Longwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.9%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

Vocational Education

7.8%

Secondary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.4%

Pre-school

3.3%

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

Longwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.5% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.5% 601

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

Longwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.0% 78

—

Not a volunteer

68.0% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Longwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Longwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.5%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Bus

3.3%

Walked only

2.6%

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

Longwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

21.3%

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

Longwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

37.6%

4 bedrooms

34.7%

5 bedrooms

15.8%

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

Longwood Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Longwood Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

593

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Longwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Longwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

1.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Longwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.3%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

Couple — no children

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Longwood Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 4

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Never served

98.3% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Longwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 33

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Did not provide

86.4% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Longwood Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

22.2%

3 children

30.2%

4 children

5.6%

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

Longwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Longwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

36.8%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

8.1%

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

Longwood Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

22.5%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

18.6%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Longwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

284

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Longwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.6%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Longwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 4 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Longwood Schools

schools nearby

government

1073

avg ICSEA score

1,385

total students

Aldgate Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 253 students

1092

ICSEA

Heathfield High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 970 students

1086

ICSEA

Heathfield Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 102 students

1071

ICSEA

Scott Creek Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 60 students

1043

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Longwood Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,349/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Longwood

Your weekly income

≈ $10,179/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,049/wk

Rent share 12.8%

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Longwood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 163 Income: $864/wk Rent: $193/wk

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Pop: 163 Income: $682/wk Rent: $192/wk

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Pop: 163 Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 163 Income: $751/wk Rent: $231/wk

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Pop: 164 Income: $704/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 165 Income: $670/wk Rent: $214/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longwood

What is the population of Longwood SA?

The population of Longwood SA is 325 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 99.9 people per km².Longwood is ranked #5,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Longwood?

The median personal income in Longwood SA is $940 per week, or $48,880 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Longwood is ranked #1,714 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Longwood?

Median rent in Longwood SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Longwood ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Longwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Longwood?

The median age in Longwood SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Longwood a good suburb to live in?

Longwood is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 325.The median income is $940/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 40778. All dollar figures in AUD.