Question 1

Is Longford a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Longford is a small rural township on the outskirts of Sale with a quietly country character. Framed by farmland and rural-residential blocks, it has modest single-storey homes and a compact village core with basic services. Residents value space and a slower pace; many work in agriculture or commute to nearby regional centres. Outdoor life is a feature, with easy access to Gippsland’s waterways and coastal recreation and larger shops a short drive away in Sale.

Longford's 1,489 residents have a median age of 40 and a median household income of $2,024 a week. Couples dominate the family mix, together accounting for 92.3% of families, and 95.2% of homes are owner-occupied. The Longford Development Plan is guiding growth and rezoning has enabled about 180 rural-lifestyle lots under the Summerhill precinct, while council investment has focused on local roads and the recreation reserve. Whether Longford suits you depends on whether you want a rural, space-oriented lifestyle close to a regional centre.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Longford?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable price and rent figures for Longford, so it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live there compared with local incomes. The only figure available is the median household income as recorded at the most recent Census, and that alone doesn't let us assess buying or renting costs.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Longford a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Longford fell 16.5% over the past 12 months, a sharp decline in the capital value of houses there. For someone looking at Longford as an investment, that figure describes the suburb’s capital growth over the year.

There isn't enough recent data on units or on rents to describe how those parts of the market moved. Whether the price change for houses aligns with your investment goals depends on your priorities and personal circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-16.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	87	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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