Longueville

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Longueville is around 2,046, a decrease of 70 people (3.3%) from the 2021 Census figure of 2,116. This estimation by AreaSearch is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,066 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered.

By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 226 persons, reflecting an increase of 11.1% over the 16 years, which is just below the median growth rate for national statistical areas.

The level of residential development activity in Longueville was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Longueville averaged around 103 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 517 homes. So far in FY-26319 approvals have been recorded. Over the same period, an average of 1.9 new residents per year arrived per new home, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $541,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $3.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Longueville's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Longueville records 679.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing mix of 98.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 28 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Longueville is expected to grow by 226 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely impacting the area: The Bellevue Greenwich, St Leonards Plaza & Interchange, Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection, Woolwich Peninsula Masterplan - Woolwich Dock and Parklands.

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The employment environment in Longueville shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Longueville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,049 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Longueville is at 62.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 57.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (24.3%), professional & technical services (20.5%), and finance & insurance (9.4%). Longueville specializes in professional & technical employment, with a share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 1.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by its working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Longueville's labour force decreased by 0.6%, with employment declining by 0.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force expand by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Longueville had a median taxpayer income of $77,703 and an average income of $119,829 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $85,722 (median) and $132,195 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Longueville all rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 61.2% earning $4000+ weekly (1,252 residents), which differs from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (69.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

In Longueville, as per the latest Census, 98.3% of dwellings were houses with 1.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This differs from Sydney metropolitan area's breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Longueville was $1,100 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Longueville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $5,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were 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 at 0.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 59.8% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical qualifications account for 14.7%, 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. 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 offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 15 distinct routes facilitating 1,028 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent with residents, on average, situated 144 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Longueville residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 88%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.0 per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 57.1% of Longueville residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 146 trips daily, equating to roughly 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 show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (1,516 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Longueville has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (446 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population, ranking nationally well.

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 cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 25.3% of its population born overseas and 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Longueville, comprising 65.8% of people. Notably, Judaism made up 0.8%, which is equal to the percentage across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.1%), Australian (21.6%), and Irish (11.7%). These percentages were substantially higher than the regional averages of 19.0% for English, 14.3% for Australian, and 6.1% for Irish. There were also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Sri Lankan was overrepresented at 0.6%, Greek at 2.8%, and Lebanese at 1.0%.

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

The median age in Longueville was 46 years old as of an unspecified date, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years old and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years old. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the percentage of people aged 55-64 years old was significantly higher in Longueville at 15.7%, while those aged 25-34 years old were under-represented at 4.9%. Between the 2021 Census and an unspecified later date, the population aged 15 to 24 increased from 16.1% to 18.0%, and the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.9% to 7.7%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 decreased from 14.4% to 11.8%, and those aged 45 to 54 years old fell from 17.0% to 15.1%. Population forecasts for Longueville indicate significant demographic changes by the year 2041. The population of people aged 45 to 54 is expected to increase notably, with an expansion of 118 people (38%) from 308 to 427 people. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 years old are projected to decline.