Longford (Tas.)

Population growth drivers in Longford are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Longford (Tas.) is around 4,628 people. This figure reflects an increase of 360 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,268. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,496 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 26 persons per square kilometer. Longford's growth rate of 8.4% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (4.8%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 219 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Longford when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Longford has experienced around 37 dwellings receiving development approval per year. An estimated 186 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 33 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per new home built annually over the past five financial years, suggesting a balanced supply-demand ratio. However, this has moderated to 1.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating an improved balance.

Development projects have averaged $385,000 in construction value. This year alone, $7.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Longford's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Longford shows moderately higher building activity, with 18.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period, indicating good buyer choice and supporting existing property values.

All recent development has comprised detached dwellings, preserving Longford's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 125 people per approval, Longford reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Longford is expected to grow by 61 residents through to 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Longford has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. Notable projects include the Longford Child and Family Learning Centre, Longford Ambulance Station, Skyeview Estate, and the Longford Expansion Strategy & Longford Racecourse precinct master plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, Longford has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Longford has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, and the unemployment rate is 3.4%.

As of June 2025, 2,095 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Rest of Tas.'s 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Manufacturing employment is notably high at 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services employ only 5.1% locally, below Rest of Tas.'s 7.7%.

Labour force levels decreased by 1.5% in Longford over the year to June 2025, with a corresponding 1.6% employment decline and a slight rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 12.7% over ten years for Longford, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Longford has lower income compared to national averages. The median income is $48,938 and the average is $56,743. In contrast, Rest of Tas.'s median income is $47,358 with an average of $57,384. Based on a 13.83% growth in Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,706 (median) and $64,591 (average). The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Longford fall between the 14th and 22nd percentiles nationally. In Longford, 29.4% of residents (1,360 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the broader area where this group represents 28.5%. After accounting for housing costs, 86.0% of income remains, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

Longford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Longford, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 14.4% being other types such as semi-detached and apartments. This contrasts with Non-Metro Tas., where 92.6% were houses and 7.4% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Longford stood at 40.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.7% and rented dwellings accounting for 26.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longford was $1,300, surpassing Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. The median weekly rent figure in Longford was $265, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Longford's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Longford has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 67.5% of all households, including 22.9% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Rest of Tas. average.

Longford faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (28.6%).

A substantial 24.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.7% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education. Longford Primary School serves the local educational needs within Longford, with an enrollment of 242 students as of a recent report. The school's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) is 915, indicating varied educational conditions. It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 5.2, lower than the regional average of 9.5, suggesting some students may attend schools outside the area.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Longford is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Longford faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is lower than the national average at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,298 people), compared to 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (12.1%) and mental health concerns (9.4%). Notably, 60.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Tas average of 60.6%. Longford has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.7% (1,281 people). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in the area are notably better than those of the general population.

Longford is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Longford, as per the data, has a predominantly homogeneous population with regards to cultural diversity. As of [September 2016](https://www.abs.gov.au/), 91.0% of its residents are Australian citizens and 89.5% were born in Australia. Furthermore, 97.1% speak English exclusively at home.

Christianity is the predominant religion in Longford, with 47.7% of people identifying as such, compared to 45.1% across the rest of Tasmania. The top three ancestry groups in Longford are English (37.7%), Australian (33.9%), and Irish (7.4%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is slightly overrepresented at 1.8%, compared to the regional average of 1.5%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 2.5% in Longford versus a regional average of 3.0%, while Serbian ancestry is present at 0.2%, higher than the regional average of 0.1%.

Longford hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Longford's median age is 46 years, comparable to Rest of Tas.'s 45 years, and significantly higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 75-84 year-olds are particularly prominent at 10.2%, while the 45-54 group is comparatively smaller at 10.5% than in Rest of Tas.. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.4% to 10.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 11.4% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.5% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 15.1% to 13.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Longford's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 132 people (28%) from 472 to 605. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 58% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.