Meander Valley Council
Longford
Longford at a glance
Median house
$552,500
Median unit
$482,500
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
4,717
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Longford.
Longford (7301) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania. The median house here is $552,500, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Longford has roughly 4,717 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Longford scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Longford's population at 4,717, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,717
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $552,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $482,500, roughly 13% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $111,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$552,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $482,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$552,500
$482,500
4,717
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $260/wk against a $552,500 price tag). Units yield 2.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.45%
Based on $552,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.38%
Based on $482,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
40
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Longford.
Local schools for Longford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Longford Primary School
Perth Primary School
Evandale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Longford.
- What is the median house price in Longford?
- The median house price in Longford, TAS 7301 is $552,500. The median unit price is $482,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Longford postcode?
- Longford is in the 7301 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Longford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Longford?
- There are 20 schools serving Longford on this page, including Longford Primary School, Perth Primary School, Evandale Primary School.
- How walkable is Longford?
- Longford has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Longford?
- Longford is close to Perth, Toiberry, Devon Hills, Western Junction, Breadalbane.
- What is the population of Longford?
- Longford has approximately 4,717 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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