Huon Valley Council
Longley
Longley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
241
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Longley.
Longley (7150) sits in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania.
Longley has roughly 241 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.
Longley 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 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Longley's population at 241, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
241
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
241
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Longley.
Local schools for Longley
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Government School Catchment
Margate Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Aloysius Catholic College
Tarremah Steiner School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Longley.
- What is the Longley postcode?
- Longley is in the 7150 postcode, in TAS, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Longley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Longley?
- There are 5 schools serving Longley on this page, including Margate Primary School, St Aloysius Catholic College, Tarremah Steiner School.
- How walkable is Longley?
- Longley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Longley?
- Longley is close to Sandfly, Lower Longley, Leslie Vale, Allens Rivulet, Neika.
- What is the population of Longley?
- Longley has approximately 241 residents. 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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