Tasmania location profile
Longford TAS 7301
Historic rural township in the Northern Midlands known for its heritage estates, river scenery, and tight-knit community. Offers a quiet country lifestyle with easy access to Launceston and the airport.
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Why families consider Longford
Mix of families, retirees, and agricultural/trades workers, with heritage cottages and newer estates. Community-focused living with local sports, annual events like the Longford Cup and Longford Show, and easy commuting to Launceston.
Amenities & services
- Longford IGA supermarket
- Longford Medical Centre
- Pharmacy
- Post office
- Cafes and bakeries
- Pubs and restaurants
- Service stations
- Primary school
- Aged care services
- Longford Library (Libraries Tasmania), Wellington Street, Longford
Transport & connectivity
- Train: None (no passenger rail in Tasmania)
- Buses: Tassielink Transit and Redline services to Launceston, airport, Hobart, and regional towns
- Roads: B51 (Longford Rd/Cressy Rd), B52 (Illawarra Rd) linking to Midland Hwy (A1) and Evandale Rd (B41) for Launceston Airport
Lifestyle & recreation
- Longford Recreation Ground
- Longford Golf Club
- Longford Racecourse (Longford Cup)
- Longford Bowls Club
- Longford Showground
- South Esk River walking and fishing
- South Esk River Reserve
- Woolmers Estate gardens
- Brickendon Estate gardens
- Longford Village Green
- Riverbank walking tracks
Education context
Local long day care and family day care options in town, with additional centres and vacancies commonly available in nearby Perth and Launceston.
- University of Tasmania — Inveresk campus (Launceston)
- University of Tasmania — Newnham campus (Launceston)