Longford
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Longford's population was 4,780 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 352 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,428. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,645 in June 2024 and an additional 141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. Longford's growth of 7.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (4.8%) and its SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas, with Longford expected to grow by 224 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.8% over the 17 years.

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

Longford has recorded approximately 38 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 191 homes were approved, and by FY-26, 34 have been approved so far. On average, about 1.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. However, this figure has eased to 1.2 people per dwelling in the past two financial years due to better supply availability.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $248,000. This year alone, $7.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating Longford's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Longford has slightly more development, with 17.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. All new constructions have been standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 128 people per approval, Longford reflects a developing area. By 2041, it is expected to grow by approximately 87 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Longford has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially influencing the region. Notable initiatives include the Longford Child and Family Learning Centre, Longford Ambulance Station, Longford Expansion Strategy & Longford Racecourse precinct master plan, and West Perth Stormwater Upgrades (Stages 1-3). The following list details those most relevant.

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While Longford retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.2%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Longford's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.2%.

In comparison to Rest of Tas., Longford has an unemployment rate that is 0.7% lower (3.9%) and a workforce participation rate similar at 55.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, manufacturing employs 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training employs only 6.3%, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.8%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4% alongside a 1.6% drop in employment, leading to a slight increase in unemployment (0.1%). In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw a marginal decrease in unemployment despite a contraction in employment (-0.5%) and labour force (-0.6%). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Longford's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Longford's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $48,792. The average income stood at $56,573 during the same period. These figures compare to those of Rest of Tas., which had a median income of $47,358 and an average income of $57,384 in 2022. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Longford's median income would be approximately $55,540 as of September 2025, and the average income is estimated to be around $64,397 during the same period. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Longford all fall between the 15th and 22nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates in Longford with 29.4% of residents (1,405 people). After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains in Longford, ranking at only the 17th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Longford, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Tas had 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Longford stood at 40.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Longford was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro Tas's average of $1,198. The median weekly rent figure in Longford was recorded at $260, 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 constitute 67.4% of all households, including 23.1% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.6%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Tas.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (28.6%).

A total of 24.9% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 6.1% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education. Longford Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 242 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions, with one school focusing exclusively on primary education and secondary options available in nearby areas. There are 5.1 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 9.6, indicating some students may attend schools outside Longford.

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, as indicated by data from the area. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 48% of Longford's total population (~2,294 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Longford are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.9 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 60.6% in the rest of Tasmania. As of a recent study (date not specified), 27.4% of Longford's population is aged 65 and over (1,311 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Longford present some challenges, despite performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Longford's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.1% of its population being citizens, 89.6% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Longford, making up 47.9% of people, compared to 45.1% across Rest of Tas. The top three ancestry groups are English (37.4%), Australian (34.3%), and Irish (7.3%).

Notably, Dutch (1.8%) and Serbian (0.2%) are overrepresented in Longford compared to regional averages, while Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 2.6%.

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

Longford's median age is 47 years, which exceeds the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 years and is well above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Longford has an over-representation of the 75-84 cohort (10.1% locally) and an under-representation of the 45-54 year-olds (10.6%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 8.3% to 10.1%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 9.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.3% to 10.6%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 14.8% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Longford's age structure. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 140 people (29%), increasing from 483 to 624. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 57% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.