Longwood
VIC 3665 • Victoria
About Longwood
Longwood is a small rural town in northern Victoria, situated within the Shire of Strathbogie approximately 149 kilometres north of Melbourne in the Goulburn Valley region. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 263 residents, spread across a broad locality of nearly 100 square kilometres characterised by gently rolling hills, pastoral farmland, and proximity to the Strathbogie Ranges. The town lies on the old Sydney to Melbourne coaching and road route, giving it historical significance as a waypoint in Victoria's settlement history.
Longwood offers a classic country Victoria lifestyle centred on farming, community, and the natural landscape of the upper Goulburn Valley. The broader Strathbogie Shire — which includes Euroa, Nagambie, and Violet Town — provides access to larger supermarkets, medical services, and the Hume Freeway for those commuting to Melbourne or Shepparton (approximately 54 kilometres north). The area attracts those seeking affordable semi-rural living, with horse properties and hobby farms common in the district, and the Strathbogie Ranges offering opportunities for bushwalking and nature appreciation.
Longwood falls under postcode 3665 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited school and community bus services — Euroa / Violet Town 20-30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Euroa; Shepparton is approx. 54 km north and the nearest major regional centre
A car is essential for almost all daily needs; Longwood has very limited local amenities and relies on nearby Euroa and Violet Town for services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hurley Street