Cardinia Shire Council
Longwarry
Longwarry at a glance
Median house
$585,000
Median unit
$485,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,436
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Longwarry.
Longwarry (3816) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $585,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Longwarry has roughly 2,436 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Longwarry scores 8/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Longwarry's population at 2,436, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,436
Median age
34
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $585,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $485,000, roughly 17% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $117,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Longwarry on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$585,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $485,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$585,000
$485,000
2,436
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.93% (median rent $330/wk against a $585,000 price tag). Units yield 3.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.93%
Based on $585,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.54%
Based on $485,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
167
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.
8
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Longwarry.
Local schools for Longwarry
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Longwarry Primary School
Bunyip Primary School
Drouin Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Longwarry.
- What is the median house price in Longwarry?
- The median house price in Longwarry, VIC 3816 is $585,000. The median unit price is $485,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Longwarry postcode?
- Longwarry is in the 3816 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Longwarry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Longwarry?
- There are 11 schools serving Longwarry on this page, including Longwarry Primary School, Columba Catholic School, Bunyip Primary School.
- How walkable is Longwarry?
- Longwarry has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Longwarry?
- Longwarry is close to Longwarry North, Bunyip, Bunyip North, Garfield, Drouin.
- What is the population of Longwarry?
- Longwarry has approximately 2,436 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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