Victoria location profile
Longwarry VIC 3816
Longwarry is a small, fast-growing West Gippsland town with a country feel, affordable housing, and strong family appeal. It offers everyday conveniences in the village centre and easy access to larger services in nearby Drouin and Warragul.
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Why families consider Longwarry
Predominantly young families, tradies and commuters seeking value and space, with long-time locals and retirees. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-oriented, with weekend sport, local markets and easy regional access.
Amenities & services
- Longwarry IGA and village shops on Mackay Street
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Longwarry/Drouin/Warragul
- Longwarry Hotel, bakery, cafes and takeaways
- Supermarkets and retail in Drouin Square and Warragul CBD
- Allied health and dental services nearby
- Drouin Library (Baw Baw Libraries), Princes Way, Drouin
- Warragul Library (Baw Baw Libraries), Victoria Street, Warragul
Transport & connectivity
- Longwarry railway station (V/Line Traralgon/Bairnsdale services)
- V/Line coach connections along the Gippsland corridor
- Princes Freeway (M1) and Princes Highway
- Longwarry-Drouin Road and local school bus services
Lifestyle & recreation
- Longwarry Recreation Reserve (oval, netball/tennis, playground)
- Longwarry Skate Park
- Local sports clubs (football/netball, cricket, bowls)
- West Gippsland Arts Centre (Warragul, nearby)
- Cinemas and fitness centres in Warragul/Drouin
- Longwarry Recreation Reserve
- Mount Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve (Garfield North)
- Bunyip State Park
- Drouin Nature Reserve
- Labertouche Flora Reserve
Education context
Local kindergarten and early learning options in Longwarry, with multiple long day care and family day care centres within 10–15 minutes in Drouin and Warragul; places can be competitive for infants.
- Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- TAFE Gippsland – Warragul Campus (nearby vocational option)