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Longwood

VIC 3665 • Victoria

263
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
99.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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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 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
3665
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.84°, 145.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
99.89 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3665

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3665 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,836
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,901

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3665; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited school and community bus services — Euroa / Violet Town 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
149 km
By Train
No direct service; travel to Euroa station for trains to Southern Cross (approx. 1h 45min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 45min - 2h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30min - 1h 50min

🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Euroa; Shepparton is approx. 54 km north and the nearest major regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
263
▲ 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. 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

What is Longwood known for? +

Longwood is known for its quiet rural character in the Strathbogie Shire, its position on the historic Sydney to Melbourne road corridor, and its surrounding Goulburn Valley farmland. The nearby Strathbogie Ranges offer bushwalking and scenic landscapes that draw visitors to the district.

How far is Longwood from Melbourne? +

Longwood is approximately 149 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway. The nearest major regional centre is Shepparton, about 54 kilometres to the north.

Does Longwood have public transport? +

Longwood does not have its own train station. The nearest railway station is Euroa, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east, on the Melbourne-Albury regional line. Limited school and community bus services operate to nearby towns, but a car is essential for most travel.

What is the population of Longwood? +

At the 2021 Census, Longwood had a population of 263 residents. The locality covers approximately 100 square kilometres of mixed farming and pastoral land in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Longwood a good place to live? +

Longwood suits those seeking affordable rural living within commuting distance of Melbourne or Shepparton, with a peaceful country lifestyle and proximity to the Strathbogie Ranges. Amenities are very limited locally, so residents typically travel to Euroa, Violet Town, or Shepparton for shopping and services.

What is the postcode for Longwood? +

The postcode for Longwood, VIC is 3665.

Is Longwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Longwood 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.