Long Island at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,346
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Long Island.
The postcode for Long Island is 4741 (QLD).
Long Island (4741) sits in the Isaac region of Queensland.
Long Island has roughly 7,346 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Island scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Long Island's population at 7,346, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,346
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,346
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Isaac Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,645
total offences in 2026 across the Isaac Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Island.
Local schools for Long Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hamilton Island State School
Cannonvale State School
Non-Government Schools
Whitsunday Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Long Island.
- What is the Long Island postcode?
- Long Island is in the 4741 postcode, in QLD, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- Where is Long Island?
- Long Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4741, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Long Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Long Island?
- There are 3 schools serving Long Island on this page, including Hamilton Island State School, Cannonvale State School, Whitsunday Christian College.
- How walkable is Long Island?
- Long Island has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Long Island?
- Long Island is close to Shutehaven, South Molle, Shute Harbour, Cape Conway, Daydream Island.
- What is the population of Long Island?
- The population of Long Island is approximately 7,346 (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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