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Longford

VIC 3851 • Rest of VIC

1,489
Population (2021)
$41,132
Median Income
314.02 km²
Area
$274/wk
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyQuietCommuter Belt

About Longford

Longford is a rural locality in Victoria's Gippsland region, situated approximately 5 kilometres east of Sale and around 215 kilometres east of Melbourne within the Wellington Shire Council area. The locality covers a large rural area of approximately 314 square kilometres, home to 1,489 residents with a median age of 40 and strong household incomes averaging $2,024 per week — reflecting a community of families and working professionals employed across agriculture, energy, and government sectors in the region. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, wetlands, and scattered rural properties typical of the Gippsland lowlands.

Longford is positioned close to the Gippsland Lakes system and not far from the famous Ninety Mile Beach, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, and coastal recreation. Residents rely on nearby Sale — the administrative centre of Wellington Shire — for supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and a full range of urban amenities. Sale also provides rail connectivity to Melbourne via the V/Line Bairnsdale line. Longford appeals to families and rural lifestyle seekers who want a quiet country setting with easy access to a well-serviced regional town.

Longford falls under postcode 3851 and is governed by Wellington Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3851
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.24°, 147.09°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
314.02 km²
Elevation
68m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sale Station
5 km
N/A (drive recommended)

Bus Services

  • Wellington Shire local services — Sale township 10–15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
215 km
By Train
Approx. 2 hrs 45 min from Sale Station via V/Line Bairnsdale Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Car recommended for local travel; V/Line from Sale provides Melbourne access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Longford is a spread-out rural locality with no walkable commercial centre; all daily errands require driving to Sale or nearby townships

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$274
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,497
Census 2021
1,489
▼ 0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$41,132
▲ 17.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,282
Born Overseas 127

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 57
  • 2. New Zealand 12
  • 3. Netherlands 8
  • 4. Thailand 8
  • 5. Canada 7
  • 6. United States 5
  • 7. Germany 3
  • 8. Indonesia 3
  • 9. Italy 3
  • 10. Malta 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 695
English 644
Irish 175
Scottish 173
German 57
Italian 53
Dutch 49
Australian Aboriginal 16
Maltese 16
New Zealander 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,104
Both parents born in Australia
182
Both parents born overseas
153
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.1%
Christianity
44.4%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
103 (6.9%)
5-14 years
223 (15.0%)
15-19 years
125 (8.4%)
20-24 years
45 (3.0%)
25-34 years
122 (8.2%)
35-44 years
204 (13.7%)
45-54 years
230 (15.4%)
55-64 years
203 (13.6%)
65-74 years
180 (12.1%)
75-84 years
47 (3.2%)
85+ years
13 (0.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longford known for? +

Longford is a quiet rural Gippsland locality known for its farming heritage, proximity to the Gippsland Lakes system, and the nearby Ninety Mile Beach. It offers a peaceful country lifestyle within a short drive of the regional centre of Sale.

How far is Longford from Melbourne? +

Longford is approximately 215 kilometres east of Melbourne, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Princes Highway. V/Line trains from nearby Sale connect to Melbourne in roughly 2 hours 45 minutes.

Does Longford have public transport? +

Longford itself has limited local bus services linking to Sale, approximately 5 kilometres away. Sale Station on the V/Line Bairnsdale line provides rail access to Melbourne. A car is highly recommended for daily travel around the locality.

What is the population of Longford? +

According to the 2021 Census, Longford has a population of approximately 1,489 residents spread across a large rural area of 314 square kilometres.

Is Longford a good place to live? +

Longford offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with strong household incomes and easy access to the Gippsland Lakes, beaches, and the services of Sale. It suits families and working professionals who want space and country living without being too far from a regional hub, though commuting to Melbourne is not practical on a daily basis.

What is the postcode for Longford? +

The postcode for Longford, VIC (Gippsland) is 3851.