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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Longlea, VIC, 3551

Current weather

11.5°CThunderstorm

97% humidity · 21.5 km/h wind · 14.4° / 9.2° today · 19.1 mm rain

Desirability index

91.6/100

#40 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Longlea is a small locality in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 570 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-80%), roughly 5.3 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
570
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,203
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 197
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
65.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 0 / 0

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3
Against the person
0
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
5.3
State safety percentile
0.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-80%

Most common offence types

  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods1
  • B49 Other Theft1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Code Lane/McIvor Hwy
  • Longlea/McIvor Hwy

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

32 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    CA 8C MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dam
    CA 27 MAGGS LANE LONGLEA 3551Lapsed
  • Re-subdivision of land into 2 lots (Delete condition 5 on permit)
    1636 MCIVOR HIGHWAY LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding; removal of native vegetation (Amended siting for outbuilding)
    61 BENNETTS ROAD LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    80 HODGES LANE LONGLEA 3551No permit required
  • Construction of dwelling and verandah and deck and external alteration to existing dwelling
    85 MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551No permit required
  • Construction of a verandah
    421 MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    80 Bowles RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a shed
    2 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 7 lots (Amended plans to allow for change to Lot 1 building envelope)
    183 HAWKINS LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 3 lot subdivision
    CA 5 Longlea LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (Move dwelling site 10m)
    Lot 7 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • 5 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    150 MINARDS LANE LONGLEA 3551NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and an outbuilding (Amended plans for design change)
    183 HAWKINS LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of 2 dwellings and associated works
    1315 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use of the land for horse husbandry, buildings and works for the construction of a horse arena and associated earthworks.
    80 Hodges LaneWithdrawn
  • Use of land for domestic animal boarding, and associated works including temporary fencing and kennel enclosures
    20 Longlea LaneWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision
    74 Maggs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    61 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of shed
    81 Minards LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    271 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Amended plans to alter the boundary between lots 1 and 2)
    278 Maggs LaneNo permit required
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding; removal of native vegetation
    61 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and storage
    Lot 6 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    Lot 7 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of a second dwelling
    92 Hodges LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Re-subdivision of land into 2 lots
    1636 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for dwelling and associated outbuilding (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    Lot 2 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    1636 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling and removal of shedding
    20 Code LaneNo permit required

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    Lot 2 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding. Amended plans (alterations to outbuilding location and size)
    123 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Code Lane/McIvor HwyBus stop
  • Longlea/McIvor HwyBus stop

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
91.6/100
Cohort rank
#40 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • 2 lot subdivisionplanning74 Maggs LaneLodged 26 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Amended plans to alter the boundary between lots 1 and 2)planning278 Maggs LaneLodged 21 Aug 2020 · No permit required
  • 3 lot subdivisionplanningCA 5 Longlea LaneLodged 09 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 5 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetationplanning150 MINARDS LANE LONGLEA 3551Lodged 24 Mar 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwellingplanningLot 7 McGraths LaneLodged 03 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (Move dwelling site 10m)planningLot 7 McGraths LaneLodged 08 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a DwellingplanningCA 8C MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551Lodged 31 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a damplanningCA 27 MAGGS LANE LONGLEA 3551Lodged 27 Aug 2021 · Lapsed
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuildingplanning61 Bennetts RoadLodged 05 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding. Amended plans (alterations to outbuilding location and size)planning123 Bennetts RoadLodged 14 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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