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
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 925
Nearby (within 10km)
- Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 971
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 925 (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.