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Longwood East

VIC 3666 • Victoria

131
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRetirees
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About Longwood East

Longwood East is a small rural locality in the Strathbogie Shire of northeast Victoria, situated approximately 25 kilometres south of Euroa and 150 kilometres north of Melbourne. Spread across 35 square kilometres of open farming country, the locality has a population of around 131 residents and is characterised by rolling pastoral landscapes of grazing and mixed-farming operations. The area lies in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges, offering scenic rural vistas typical of this quiet corner of Victoria.

Life in Longwood East revolves around the land, with sheep, cattle, and cropping forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearby township of Longwood provides basic services including a general store and community facilities, while Euroa — a short drive away — offers supermarkets, schools, and medical care. Residents enjoy a tight-knit, self-sufficient lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation across the surrounding ranges and valleys.

Longwood East falls under postcode 3666 and is governed by the Strathbogie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3666
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.84°, 145.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.23 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3666

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3666, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,359
Median 2023–24
$48,303
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,495

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3666; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Euroa
25 km
N/A (drive)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
Approx. 2h from Euroa station
By Car (Peak)
1h 50min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 40min

🛣️ Drive to Euroa for V/Line train to Southern Cross Station

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
131
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1% 10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5% 10yr Up 63.7%
View all offence subgroups for Strathbogie →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Longwood East in Victoria? +

Longwood East is a rural locality in the Strathbogie Shire of northeast Victoria, about 25 km south of Euroa and 150 km from Melbourne.

What LGA is Longwood East in? +

Longwood East falls within the Strathbogie Shire Council local government area.

Is there public transport in Longwood East? +

There is no local bus or train service in Longwood East. The nearest V/Line train station is at Euroa, approximately 25 km away on the Shepparton Line.

What is the population of Longwood East? +

According to the 2021 Census, Longwood East has a population of approximately 131 residents.

Is Longwood East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Longwood East is part of the Strathbogie 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.