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Overview

Longford lies 21 km south of Launceston in Tasmania’s northern midlands, at 145 m above sea level where the Macquarie and South Esk Rivers converge. A 15‑minute drive from Launceston Airport, it is reached via Illawarra Road linking the Bass and Midland Highways. The 2016 Census recorded 3,863 residents. Local amenities include a Service Tasmania shop, supermarkets, a bakery, banks, cafés, a kindergarten, Longford Primary School, a public library and medical services, with bus links to Launceston.

Longford combines historic charm with rural recreation. Heritage sites such as Christ Church, the Queen’s Arms Hotel and Brickendon Estate sit near Coronation and Summerfield Parks and a modern recreation ground. The town hosts the country’s oldest continuously operating racecourse, the annual Longford Show and a popular eleven‑hole golf club. Housing ranges from 19th‑century homesteads to contemporary family homes, offering a varied mix for buyers.

Region type mix: Regional 62%, Metro 38%.