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Longwarry, 3816

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Updated

Desirability score

43.4/100
Average

Top 41% of Victoria's suburbs

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Growing
  • Affordable
  • Rural
  • Green space
  • Shops
What Longwarry is known for: Growing, Affordable, Rural, Green space, Shops

Suburb profile

In Baw Baw, Longwarry keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.

Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better.

Population

Population
2,436
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,464
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
74 of 943
Median monthly mortgage
$1,473
Employment rate
58.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
83 / 51 / 30

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
207
Against the person
54
Against property
78
Rate per 1,000 residents
85
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 45 residents
State safety percentile
70th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle23
  • C32 Drug Possession23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order17
  • Other Crimes Against The Person18

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
945
  • Longwarry Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Longwarry Railway Station
  • Longwarry Railway Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Longwarry Station
  • Longwarry Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd
  • Longwarry Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 12/11/2024 and 30/04/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES FREEWAY11 Nov 2024 – 29 Apr 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SAND IN-PRINCES RAMP ON, PRINCES FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SAND IN-PRINCES RAMP ON, PRINCES FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 19/10/2024 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES FREEWAY18 Oct 2024 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

72 planning-related records

2021· 31 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    13 BANDICOOT CIRCUIT LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an agricultural building
    84 NEWELL ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an extension to an existing milk depot, two silos and pad for a weighbridge
    71 DROUIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Lapsed
  • To subdivide land into five (5) lots
    46-48 PRINCES AVENUE LONGWARRY 3816Lapsed

  • July 2021

  • Development of 2 dwellings
    11 INVENTOR LANE LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 6 dwellings, alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and reduction of car parking
    10 FLINDERS ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide land into 2 lots adjacent to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and to create access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1.
    1/22 DROUIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an out-building.
    1 ASHLEY COURT LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding
    3 DATE PALM STREET LONGWARRY 3816Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a shop and reduce the required number of car parking spaces
    13 KENNEDY STREET LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Realign the boundary between Lots 1 and 2 on LP206133Y
    26 BENNETT STREET LONGWARRY 3816Withdrawn
  • To create access to a road in a Transport Zone 2.
    LONGWARRY-DROUIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a patio
    8 EASTERN BARRED CIRCUIT LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a Satellite Dish associated with an existing telecommunications facility.
    29 PRINCES AVENUE LONGWARRY 3816NOD issued by a delegate
  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding
    4 White StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling extension (verandah)
    6 OAK AVENUE LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    80 COOK ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • s72 Amendment: amend Condition 11.
    2-6 DROUIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an agricultural building/residential outbuilding
    LONGWARRY-DROUIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • SINGLE DWELLING
    6 Oak AvenueWithdrawn
  • Alterations to existing endorsed landscaping plans
    6 FLINDERS ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 11 lots adjacent to a TRZ2
    63 PRINCES AVENUE LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    55 Princes AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 7 shops and use and development of 4 storage units and reduction of car parking
    4 KENNEDY STREET LONGWARRY 3816In progress
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding associated with agriculture
    205 Knights RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • CONSTRUCTION OF PATIO *Referred to AMD*
    8 EASTERN BARRED CIRCUIT LONGWARRY 3816Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct 12 dwellings and associated fencing
    20 COLLETT STREET LONGWARRY 3816NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide land into 6 lots
    9 Flinders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling extension
    25 PROCTOR ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    280 Edgar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    130 Longwarry-Drouin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a domestic swimming pool
    16 Gardner StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    45 PARISH ROAD LONGWARRY 3816In progress
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    115 Sand RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • S72 Amendment Condition 37.C
    19-21 Collett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling
    4 Western Barred PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and work to construct a dwelling, garage and fences.
    21 Bandicoot CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling
    4 Ring Tail LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling
    15 Western Barred PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and earthworks
    84 MARTIN ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Bottle-o LongwarryAlcohol
  • Boss Hogg's PizzaFast food
  • Longwarry Hair DesignHairdresser
  • Longwarry NewsagentNewsagent
  • Playground
  • Longwarry Post OfficePost office
  • Public Transport Victoria - RegionalStation
  • Longwarry SupermarketSupermarket
  • Longwarry StationTrain station
  • Longwarry Station, platform 1Train station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Longwarry Recreation ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
43.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 41% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2690th in Australia
State rank
510th in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#158 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime23
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime17
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime18
  • Longwarry Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Alterations to existing endorsed landscaping plansplanning6 FLINDERS ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Lodged 28 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwellingplanning15 Western Barred PlaceLodged 29 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling extensionplanning25 PROCTOR ROAD LONGWARRY 3816Lodged 11 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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