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Longueville

NSW 2066 • Greater Sydney

2,116
Population (2021)
$75,556
Median Income
0.99 km²
Area
$1100/wk
Median Rent
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About Longueville

Longueville is one of Sydney's most prestigious and exclusive residential suburbs, occupying a quiet peninsula on the Lower North Shore approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the CBD within the Lane Cove Council area. With a population of 2,116 and an extraordinary median household income of around $4,894 per week, Longueville consistently ranks among Australia's wealthiest suburbs, characterised by large Federation and contemporary homes on generous blocks. The suburb's 647 private dwellings include zero social housing, reflecting its uniformly affluent resident base of established families and senior professionals.

Longueville's defining quality is its exceptional natural setting — the suburb is bordered on three sides by the Lane Cove River and its foreshore reserve, offering residents picturesque water views, bushland walks, and access to kayaking and sailing on the river. The nearby Lane Cove village provides a charming retail and café strip, while private and selective schools in the Lane Cove and North Shore precinct are a key drawcard for families. Although there is no train station in Longueville, frequent city-bound bus services connect residents to Chatswood and the Sydney CBD, complementing the suburb's walkable, safe, and beautifully leafy streets.

Longueville falls under postcode 2066 and is governed by Lane Cove Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lane Cove electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2066
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
LGA / Council
Lane Cove
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Lane Cove
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.83°, 151.17°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.99 km²
Elevation
44m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Chatswood
4 km
N/A (bus or car recommended)
St Leonards
4.5 km
N/A (bus or car recommended)

Bus Services

  • Routes 535, 536 — Sydney CBD (Wynyard / Circular Quay) 30-45 min
  • Route 536 — Chatswood Station 15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
No direct train; bus to Chatswood (15-20 min) then T1 line to city (10-15 min)
By Car (Peak)
30-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ No rail station in Longueville; Pacific Highway access via Lane Cove Road; bus services frequent during peak hours

Walkability Car-Dependent

Residential peninsula with limited local shops; buses serve the main roads but daily errands typically require a car or bus to Lane Cove village

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Longueville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Milthorpe
12 Crescent Street Hunters Hill • SHR #00688
Hestock
14 Crescent Street Hunters Hill • SHR #00092

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Longueville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Longueville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Longueville" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$1,100
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$5,000
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
46 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,060
Census 2021
2,116
▲ 2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$72,904
Income 2021
$75,556
▲ 3.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,554
Born Overseas 527

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 102
  • 2. China 46
  • 3. New Zealand 38
  • 4. Hong Kong 36
  • 5. Malaysia 30
  • 6. United States 24
  • 7. South Africa 21
  • 8. Vietnam 19
  • 9. Singapore 18
  • 10. Italy 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 764
Australian 659
Irish 358
Chinese 236
Scottish 233
Italian 150
Greek 85
German 55
Indian 53
Dutch 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

999
Both parents born in Australia
696
Both parents born overseas
397
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.6%
No Religion
29.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.2%
Judaism
0.8%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
80 (3.8%)
5-14 years
306 (14.5%)
15-19 years
201 (9.5%)
20-24 years
140 (6.6%)
25-34 years
109 (5.2%)
35-44 years
177 (8.4%)
45-54 years
360 (17.0%)
55-64 years
341 (16.1%)
65-74 years
246 (11.6%)
75-84 years
124 (5.9%)
85+ years
35 (1.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longueville known for? +

Longueville is known as one of Sydney's wealthiest and most exclusive suburbs — a quiet, leafy peninsula bordered by the Lane Cove River, characterised by prestige Federation and contemporary homes, stunning water views, and a strong sense of community among long-established families.

How far is Longueville from Sydney CBD? +

Longueville is approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, typically a 15–50 minute drive depending on traffic, or around 30–45 minutes by bus and train via Chatswood.

Does Longueville have public transport? +

Longueville does not have a train station, but is served by bus routes connecting to Chatswood and the Sydney CBD. Residents can connect to the T1 North Shore Line at Chatswood Station, approximately 4 kilometres away, for direct services to the city.

What is the population of Longueville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Longueville has a population of 2,116 residents across 647 private dwellings — making it one of Sydney's smaller suburbs by population but among its highest by household income, with a median of around $4,894 per week.

Is Longueville a good place to live? +

Longueville is considered one of Sydney's most desirable suburbs for affluent families seeking waterfront living, large homes, bushland access via the Lane Cove River foreshore, and proximity to excellent private and selective schools — though the lack of a train station and limited local retail mean a car is essential.

What is the postcode for Longueville? +

The postcode for Longueville, NSW is 2066, shared with the neighbouring suburbs of Lane Cove, Lane Cove North, Linley Point, and Northwood.