Longford
TAS 7301 · Northern Midlands
4,268 (2021) → 4,431 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Longford is a stable suburb in Northern Midlands, TAS 7301, about 143km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Longford are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 18km inland. Longford has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7301 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.66%), New Zealand (1.17%), Scotland (0.59%), China (0.52%), Netherlands (0.49%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.56%), Punjabi (0.28%), Spanish (0.16%), Cantonese (0.14%), Arabic (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Longford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 921
Nearby (within 10km)
- Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 972
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Longford
How far is Longford from Hobart CBD?
Longford is about 142.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Longford?
Longford has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 921 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Longford?
Longford has a transport score of 14/100 and 17 bus stops.