Longford

Population growth drivers in Longford are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Longford's population was approximately 4,780 as of November 2025. This figure indicates an increase of 352 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,428. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,645 in June 2024 and an additional 141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 21 persons per square kilometer. Longford's population grew by 7.9% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, surpassing both the state average (4.8%) and the SA4 region average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.0% to this growth.

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 or for estimating post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Longford is expected to grow by 224 persons to reach approximately 5,004 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 1.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Longford has recorded approximately 38 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25191 homes were approved, with a further 46 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.9 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built over these five years. This figure has eased to 1.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating better supply availability.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $248,000. In FY26, $7.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Longford's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Longford has slightly more development, at 17.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This balance preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. All new construction in Longford has consisted of standalone homes, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 128 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Longford is expected to grow by 87 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.

Longford has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Longford Child and Family Learning Centre, Longford Ambulance Station, Longford Expansion Strategy & Longford Racecourse precinct master plan, and Skyeview Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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While Longford retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.1%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Longford has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar employment, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 3.1% as of September 2025. The area's unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, while workforce participation is similar at 55.6%.

Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a particular specialization in manufacturing employing 1.4 times the regional level compared to education & training's 6.3%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.5%, as did employment, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged at 0.7%. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment rise by 0.7% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points.

State-level data from 25-Nov shows TAS employment contracted by 0.35%, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, compared to the national rates of 4.3% for unemployment and 0.14% for employment growth. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but applying these projections to Longford's employment mix indicates local increases of 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

The Longford SA2's median income among taxpayers was $48,792 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $56,573 during the same period. For comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes were $47,358 and $57,384 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.83% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Longford would be approximately $55,540 (median) and $64,397 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Longford ranked between the 14th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income analysis showed that the majority of residents, 29.4% or 1,405 people, fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remained, which ranked 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, 86.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 13.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Longford stood at 40.5%, with mortgaged properties at 33.9% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. Weekly rent in Longford averaged $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Longford's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $260 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.4 percent of all households, including 23.1 percent couples with children, 31.8 percent couples without children, and 11.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.6 percent, with lone person households at 29.7 percent and group households making up 2.8 percent of the total. 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity 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%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 9.2% and certificates for 28.6%. A substantial 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.

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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Longford, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% (~2,294 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.9%) and mental health issues (9.2%). About 60.3% report no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of Tas figure at 60.6%. Longford has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.4% (1,311 people). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but 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 main religion in Longford, comprising 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 representation is higher at 1.8% in Longford versus 1.5% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal is lower at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 3.0%. Serbian representation is also notably low at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

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

Longford has a median age of 47, which is slightly higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and significantly above Australia's median age of 38. Comparing Longford with the Rest of Tasmania, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented at 10.1%, while the 45-54 age group is under-represented at 10.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of Longford's population in the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.3% to 10.1%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 9.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.6%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 14.8% to 13.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Longford's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 140 people (29%), increasing from 483 to 624. Senior residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 57% of population growth, highlighting the trend towards demographic aging. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.