Derwent Valley Council
Lower Longley
Lower Longley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
267
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Lower Longley.
Lower Longley (7109) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Lower Longley has roughly 267 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.
Lower 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 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Longley's population at 267, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
267
Median age
47
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
267
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lower Longley.
Local schools for Lower Longley
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Government School Catchment
Huonville High School
Huonville Primary 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 Lower Longley.
- What is the Lower Longley postcode?
- Lower Longley is in the 7109 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Longley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Lower Longley?
- There are 2 schools serving Lower Longley on this page, including Huonville High School, Huonville Primary School.
- How walkable is Lower Longley?
- Lower Longley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Longley?
- Lower Longley is close to Grove, Longley, Mountain River, Sandfly, Kaoota.
- What is the population of Lower Longley?
- Lower Longley has approximately 267 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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