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NSW · Lane Cove Council

Longueville, 2066

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Desirability score

53.9/100
Average

Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs

74% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Longueville is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Longueville is a well-connected smaller community in Lane Cove with everyday amenities close at hand. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,116
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$4,894
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
46 of 698
Median monthly mortgage
$5,000
Employment rate
60.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 0 / 11

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$750
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,210
All types (January to March 2026)
$780
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
375

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
48
Against the person
13
Against property
27
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 163 residents
State safety percentile
2.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Dwelling59
  • Fraud103
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment77
  • Malicious Damage To Property65
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle46

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

33 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arabella St Before Woodford St
  • Arabella St Opp Christina St
  • Arabella St Opp Cowper St
  • Kenneth St At New St
  • Northwood Rd At Kenneth St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

207 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Stairway
    83 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 BORAMBIL PLACE LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    99 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility
    5 NORTHWOOD ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences; Supporting Development
    5A MARY STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    103 WILLIAM EDWARD STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Business premises; Hours of operation and trading
    5 NORTHWOOD ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 MARY STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 BORAMBIL PLACE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition
    12 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    77 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    9 WILLIAM EDWARD STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 MOLESWORTH LANE LONGUEVILLE 2066Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    243 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    99 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    81 WILLIAM EDWARD STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
2025· 23 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 MOLESWORTH LANE LONGUEVILLE 2066Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    54 STUART STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    58 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Deferred Commencement
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 BELCOTE ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15B NORFOLK ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Deferred Commencement
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 LUCRETIA AVENUE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    48 Arabella Street LonguevilleDetermined

  • October 2025

  • Demolition
    21 Mary StreetDetermined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    22 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    38 MARY STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MARY STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Deferred Commencement

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    84 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure
    37 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 LUCRETIA AVENUE LONGUEVILLE 2066Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 BORAMBIL PLACE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    28 LUCRETIA AVENUE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 BELCOTE ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Deferred Commencement

  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    104 ARABELLA STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Business premises; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure
    5 NORTHWOOD ROAD LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    38 MARY STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 KENNETH STREET LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    26 LUCRETIA AVENUE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

  • June 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2 AMALFI PLACE LONGUEVILLE 2066Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Boat Storage
  • Arabella St before Woodford StBus stop
  • Arabella St opp Christina StBus stop
  • Arabella St opp Cowper StBus stop
  • Central Park, Kenneth StBus stop
  • Kenneth St at Christina StBus stop
  • Kenneth St at Cowper StBus stop
  • Kenneth St at New StBus stop
  • Kingsford Smith Oval, Kenneth StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Central ParkPark
  • Kingsford Smith OvalPark
  • Shaw PlaygroundPark
  • Wharf Road ReservePark
  • Woodford Bay ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Longueville Private HospitalKenneth Streethospital
  • Social_And_Wellness_CentreArabella Streetsocial_and_wellness_centre

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
53.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1501st in Australia
State rank
478th in NSW
Peer rank
#24 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#332 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Arabella St before Woodford Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Arabella St opp Christina Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Arabella St opp Cowper Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Boat Storageamenitiesboat_storage
  • Central Park, Kenneth Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Kenneth St at Christina Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Kenneth St at Cowper Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Kenneth St at New Stamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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