Long ForestVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3340 · Moorabool
Daily life in Long Forest is characterized by a strong sense of community and family-oriented activities. With 57.8% of residents commuting by car, the suburb is car-dependent, though 22.7% of the workforce works from home. The community is largely owner-occupied, with 100% of housing being separate houses, and a high percentage of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Long Forest
We have no recorded sales in Long Forest over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $1.18m |
The read
What living here is actually like
Long Forest is a small rural community with a total population of 344 people. The median age is 44, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 52.6% male and 47.4% female residents. Families are prevalent, with 49.0% of households being couples with children and 39.2% couples without children. The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.7% of residents born in Australia, and a significant portion of the population speaks only English at home (93.9%).
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Long Forest · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 85 |
| Retirees | 75 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| First home buyers | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households at 88.6%.
- Average household size of 3.1 people, suitable for families.
- Predominantly separate houses, ideal for family living.
- High median family income of $2,345 per week.
Against the state
How Long Forest differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 22.7% |
| Drove a car | 57.8% |
| Public transport | 2.7% |
| Car passenger | 5.4% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income of $2,437 per week, well above the Victorian average of $1,759.
- Significant owner-occupier presence with 44.4% owning outright and 51.9% with a mortgage.
- Low percentage of renters, indicating stability in housing.
- High percentage of English-only speakers at 93.9%, reflecting a homogenous linguistic community.
- Above-average work-from-home rate at 22.7%.
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age of 44 compared to the Victorian average of 38.
- Unemployment rate of 6.8%, higher than the Victorian average of 5.0%.
- Limited public transport usage at 2.7%, indicating potential challenges for non-drivers.
- Lower educational attainment with only 16.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 29.2% in Victoria.
- Limited diversity with 85.7% of the population born in Australia.
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
Cadastral and boundary data contains information © State of Victoria (Vicmap), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.