Longwarry
VIC 3816 • Rest of VIC
About Longwarry
Longwarry is a growing town in the Shire of Baw Baw in West Gippsland, Victoria, located 83 km southeast of Melbourne's CBD. With a population of around 2,436, it sits along the Princes Freeway and the Gippsland rail corridor between Bunyip and Drouin. The town has a young median age of 34, reflecting its popularity with families seeking affordable acreage and new housing on Melbourne's outer fringe. Approximately 81% of residents were born in Australia, with English and Irish heritage predominant.
Longwarry offers a rural lifestyle with improving urban connectivity, making it attractive to commuters and tree-changers. The town has its own primary school, general store, and community hall, while the nearby town of Drouin (9 km) provides comprehensive shopping and services. Surrounded by dairy farming country, the area retains a strong agricultural character. The Longwarry Football Club and local recreation reserve are focal points for community life, and the town benefits from direct V/Line rail services to Melbourne.
Longwarry falls under postcode 3816 and is governed by Baw Baw Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line Coach — Warragul–Drouin connector 15 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Longwarry station has its own V/Line stop with regular weekday services to Southern Cross Station
Small town centre with limited shops; most services in Drouin or Warragul require driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Road
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5 McCrae Street
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 67
- 2. New Zealand 44
- 3. India 23
- 4. Sri Lanka 15
- 5. Wales 7
- 6. Scotland 6
- 7. Mauritius 5
- 8. Netherlands 5
- 9. Egypt 4
- 10. Germany 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)