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Longwood VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Longwood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Longwood VIC is 263 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Longwood is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Longwood is $261 per week ($1,131 per month). Longwood has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Longwood has a population density of 2.6 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood is $780.
There were 7 recorded offences in Longwood in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Longwood Population
Longwood Median Income & Rent
Longwood Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Longwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Longwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Longwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Longwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Longwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Longwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Longwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Longwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Longwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Longwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Longwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Longwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Longwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Longwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Longwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Longwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Longwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Longwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Longwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Longwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Longwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Longwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Longwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Longwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Longwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Longwood Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Longwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Longwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Longwood When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Longwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Longwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Longwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Longwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Longwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Longwood Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longwood
What is the population of Longwood VIC?
The population of Longwood VIC is 263 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Longwood is ranked #6,304 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Longwood?
The median personal income in Longwood VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,111 per week.Family income is $1,410 per week.Longwood is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Longwood?
Median rent in Longwood VIC is $261 per week ($1,131 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Longwood ranks #5,879 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Longwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longwood VIC is $780. 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 VIC is 52 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 Victoria with a population of 263.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 21540. All dollar figures in AUD.