Wellington Shire Council

Longford

VIC3851

Longford at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

6,231

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Longford.

Longford (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.

Longford has roughly 6,231 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Longford 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Longford's population at 6,231, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

6,231

Median age

47

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)

$205/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$174/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

6,231

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

41

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences16 (39.0%)
A Crimes against the person10 (24.4%)
E Justice procedures offences10 (24.4%)
D Public order and security offences4 (9.8%)
C Drug offences1 (2.4%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Longford.

Local schools for Longford

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Longford Primary School

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Araluen Primary School

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Sale Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Longford.

What is the Longford postcode?
Longford is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Longford?
The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $174.
What schools are in Longford?
There are 11 schools serving Longford on this page, including Longford Primary School, Araluen Primary School, Sale Primary School.
How walkable is Longford?
Longford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Longford?
Longford is close to Guthridge, Sale North, Sale, Pearsondale, Sale East Raaf.
What is the population of Longford?
Longford has approximately 6,231 residents. The median age is 47.

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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