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Longwarry

VIC 3816 • Rest of VIC

2,436
Population (2021)
$76,128
Median Household Income
49.07 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbRuralFamily-FriendlyAffordableCommuter Belt

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

State
Victoria
Postcode
3816
Urban Area
Baw Baw
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.12°, 145.77°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
49.07 km²
Elevation
41m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Longwarry for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$585K
13 sales · ▲ 4.5% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,473
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

0 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Longwarry
0.5 km
6 mins
Drouin
9 km
Gippsland Line (Melbourne–Traralgon/Bairnsdale)
Bunyip
10 km
Gippsland Line (Melbourne–Traralgon/Bairnsdale)

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Warragul–Drouin connector 15 mins

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
83 km
By Train
80-100 mins via V/Line Gippsland Line
By Car (Peak)
75-100 mins via M1 Princes Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
60-75 mins

🛣️ Longwarry station has its own V/Line stop with regular weekday services to Southern Cross Station

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small town centre with limited shops; most services in Drouin or Warragul require driving

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,004
Census 2021
2,436
▲ 21.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$29,328
Personal Income 2021
$38,116
▲ 30.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$38,116 / yr
$733/wk
Household
$76,128 / yr
$1464/wk
Family
$95,004 / yr
$1827/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,967
Born Overseas 256

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)

Australian 1,188
English 991
Irish 254
Scottish 218
Dutch 87
Italian 74
German 70
Australian Aboriginal 39
Indian 25
Chinese 22

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,593
Both parents born in Australia
358
Both parents born overseas
268
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.8%
Christianity
37.6%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
203 (8.3%)
5-14 years
364 (14.9%)
15-19 years
123 (5.0%)
20-24 years
125 (5.1%)
25-34 years
413 (17.0%)
35-44 years
328 (13.5%)
45-54 years
245 (10.1%)
55-64 years
307 (12.6%)
65-74 years
210 (8.6%)
75-84 years
106 (4.4%)
85+ years
24 (1.0%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longwarry known for? +

Longwarry is known as a growing commuter and tree-change town in West Gippsland, with Longwarry station on the Traralgon Line providing train access to Melbourne. The town has a rural character with an improving range of services.

How far is Longwarry from Melbourne? +

Longwarry is approximately 83 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD. By train from Longwarry station on the Traralgon Line, the journey to Melbourne takes approximately 1 hour 15-30 minutes.

Does Longwarry have public transport? +

Longwarry station provides V/Line Traralgon Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross, making it one of the more transport-accessible towns in West Gippsland for commuters.

What is the population of Longwarry? +

According to the 2021 Census, Longwarry has a population of approximately 2,436 residents, with continued growth as Melbourne's commuter belt extends into West Gippsland.

Is Longwarry a good place to live? +

Longwarry suits commuters and families seeking affordable housing in a rural setting with train access to Melbourne. The Princes Freeway also provides road connectivity, and the town's growing school and service base makes it increasingly practical for families.

What is the postcode for Longwarry? +

The postcode for Longwarry is 3816.

What is the average income in Longwarry? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Longwarry is about $733 per week (around $38,100 per year). The median household income is $1,464 per week and the median family income is $1,827 per week.

What is the median house price in Longwarry? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $585,000, up 4.5% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Longwarry? +

The median age in Longwarry is 34. The largest age group is 25–34 (413 residents, around 17%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Longwarry a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Longwarry is part of the Baw Baw 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.

How much is rent in Longwarry? +

In Longwarry, the median weekly rent is $330, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473 (2021 Census).