Longueville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Longueville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Nov 2025, Longueville's estimated population is around 3,140. This reflects a growth of 1,024 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,116. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,139 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and three additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,171 persons per square kilometer, placing Longueville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Longueville's growth rate of 48.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (5.7%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with Longueville projected to grow by 288 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decline of 21.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Longueville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Longueville averaged around 103 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 517 homes. By March 2026315 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $541,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, $3.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating Longueville's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Longueville records 657.0% more building activity per person, indicating ample buyer choice and strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 11.0% detached houses and 89.0% medium and high-density housing, creating affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the current housing mix of 98.0% houses reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. With around 20 people per approval, Longueville is a developing area with stable or declining population expected in the future, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating buyer opportunities.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Longueville should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Longueville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the area significantly due to their potential influence on local infrastructure. These key projects are The Bellevue Greenwich, St Leonards Plaza & Interchange, Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection, Woolwich Peninsula Masterplan - Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Below is a list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Longueville exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Longueville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Over the past year, it has shown relative employment stability based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,145 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 62.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 1.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.4% and labour force increased by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Longueville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.9% over five years and 15.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023 for financial year 2023, Longueville had a median income among taxpayers of $77,703 and an average income of $119,829. Nationally, these figures place Longueville in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,043. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 30, 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $84,587 (median) and $130,446 (average). Census 2021 data shows Longueville's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 61.2% of locals (1,921 people) earn $4,000 or more weekly, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners dominate with 69.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Longueville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Longueville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Longueville stood at 55.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.9% and rented ones at 8.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $5,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Longueville was recorded at $1,100, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Longueville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Longueville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 91.0% of all households, including 52.8% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 9.0%, with lone person households at 9.5% and group households making up 0.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Longueville shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Longueville's educational attainment is notably high, with 59.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical qualifications make up 14.7% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 6.7%. Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.7% in secondary education, 8.9% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in secondary education, 8.9% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Longueville has 18 operational public transport stops. These are a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 15 routes in total serving these stops, providing 1,028 weekly passenger trips combined.

The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 144 meters. On average, there are 146 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Longueville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Longueville's health outcomes data shows excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (2,326 people), compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 74.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 78.0% across Greater Sydney.

Longueville has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (662 people), which is higher than the 15.7% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Longueville was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Longueville's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 25.3% born overseas and 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Longueville, comprising 65.8% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.8% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (21.6%), and Irish (11.7%), all higher than regional averages. Sri Lankan, Greek, and Lebanese ethnic groups also show notable overrepresentation in Longueville compared to regional figures.

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

The median age in Longueville is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 15-24 age cohort is over-represented in Longueville at 18.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 4.5%. This concentration of the 15-24 age group is higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 16.1% to 18.4%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 5.9% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 14.4% to 12.6%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 17.0% to 15.5%. Population forecasts for Longueville indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow substantially, increasing by 38 people (54%) from 72 to 111. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 100% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.