Long Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
343
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Long Forest.
The postcode for Long Forest is 3340 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Long Forest (3340) sits in the Melton region of Victoria.
Long Forest has roughly 343 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Long Forest scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Long Forest's population at 343, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
343
Median age
44
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
343
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Forest.
Local schools for Long Forest
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Government School Catchment
Arnolds Creek Primary School
Coimadai Primary School
Wedge Park Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Long Forest.
- What is the Long Forest postcode?
- Long Forest is in the 3340 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Long Forest?
- Long Forest is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3340. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Long Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Long Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Long Forest on this page, including Arnolds Creek Primary School, Coimadai Primary School, St Francis Catholic College.
- How walkable is Long Forest?
- Long Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Long Forest?
- Long Forest is close to Merrimu, Hopetoun Park, Melton West, Harkness, Bacchus Marsh.
- What is the population of Long Forest?
- The population of Long Forest is approximately 343 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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