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Longlea

VIC 3551 • Victoria

570
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
51.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietCommuter BeltAgricultural
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About Longlea

Longlea is a semi-rural locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, situated approximately 13 kilometres east of the Bendigo central business district. Covering around 51 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated rural area with a 2021 population of approximately 570 residents spread across farming properties, acreage homes, and small rural lots. The locality sits within the broader central Victorian goldfields region, roughly 150 kilometres north-west of Melbourne by road, and takes its name from former Shire of Strathfieldsaye councillor W.J. Long, who owned property in the area.

Longlea appeals to residents seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of Bendigo's extensive services and amenities. The area is characterised by open paddocks, scattered eucalypts, and the relaxed pace of country living, with farming and lifestyle properties forming the backbone of the community. Residents commute to Bendigo for shopping, healthcare, schools, and employment, with the locality connected to the city via the Midland Highway corridor. The nearby township of Strathfieldsaye provides additional local services including a primary school, shops, and recreational facilities for residents on Bendigo's eastern fringe.

Longlea falls under postcode 3551 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3551
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.50 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3551

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3551, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,802
Median 2023–24
$60,155
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,144

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3551; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
13 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Bendigo CBD via Strathfieldsaye Approx. 30-40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo Station (~15 min), then Bendigo Line to Southern Cross (~1 hr 50 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hrs via Calder Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ A car is essential; Midland Highway connects to Bendigo and major regional routes

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Longlea is a rural locality with no local retail or services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
570
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Longlea. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longlea known for? +

Longlea is known as a quiet semi-rural locality on the eastern fringe of Bendigo, characterised by farming land, lifestyle properties, and a peaceful country atmosphere. The area was named after local landholder W.J. Long, and the former Longlea Primary School — now closed — remains a landmark of the community's agricultural heritage.

How far is Longlea from Bendigo? +

Longlea is approximately 13 kilometres east of the Bendigo CBD, about a 15 to 20 minute drive via the Midland Highway. Bendigo provides all major services, shopping, healthcare, and the regional train station.

Does Longlea have public transport? +

Longlea has very limited public transport. Some local bus services connect the area to Bendigo via Strathfieldsaye, but services are infrequent. The nearest train station is Bendigo, approximately 13 kilometres away on the V/Line Bendigo Line to Melbourne. A car is essential for most residents.

What is the population of Longlea? +

According to the 2021 Census, Longlea has a population of approximately 570 residents. Spread across a 51 square kilometre rural area, this gives the locality a very low population density typical of semi-rural communities on the outskirts of regional cities.

Is Longlea a good place to live? +

Longlea suits people who value wide open spaces, rural tranquillity, and the ability to have larger land holdings or acreage, while remaining within a reasonable commute of Bendigo's full range of services and amenities. It is popular with families and individuals who want a country lifestyle without being completely remote from regional infrastructure.

What is the postcode for Longlea? +

The postcode for Longlea, Victoria is 3551, which it shares with Bendigo and several other localities in the City of Greater Bendigo.

Is Longlea a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Longlea is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.