Longley
TAS 7150 • Tasmania
About Longley
Longley is a peaceful rural residential locality in the Kingborough Council area, situated in the Hobart region of Tasmania approximately 13 kilometres west of Kingston. With a population of around 241 residents across 7.7 square kilometres, Longley occupies a quiet valley setting in the foothills west of Greater Hobart. The Huon Highway forms the southern boundary of the locality, connecting residents to Kingston and central Hobart. The area was gazetted as a locality in 1970 and is believed to have been named for an early colonial settler.
Longley offers a semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of Hobart's amenities, making it popular with those who want acreage living without straying too far from the city. The surrounding landscape features orchards, hobby farms, and temperate bushland characteristic of southern Tasmania. Nearby Kingston provides schools, shops, and medical services, while Hobart CBD is accessible within 30 minutes by car. The community is small and close-knit, with strong ties to the broader Kingborough area.
Longley falls under postcode 7150 and is governed by Kingborough Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route X1/X10 — Kingston, Hobart CBD 35–50 min to Hobart
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Via Huon Highway to Kingston, then Southern Outlet to Hobart
Rural locality – car required for most activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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15 School Road