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Victoria · Postcode 3340
Long Forest postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 44 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Long Forest at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Long Forest ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Long Forest vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Long Forest | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,437 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $520 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Long Forest is a locality 44 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3340. It falls within the Melbourne - West region. The local government area is Moorabool.
According to the 2021 Census, Long Forest has a population of 343 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,437, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Long Forest includes a median weekly rent of $520, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 108 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Long Forest scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Long Forest is part of the Melton - Bacchus Marsh statistical area in Victoria.
Long Forest details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3340 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 343 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $795/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $520 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Population Density | 32/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 108 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.65126 |
| Longitude | 144.5053764 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Melton - Bacchus Marsh |
| Local Government | Moorabool |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Melton (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 50 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 54 (15.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 75 (21.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 114 (33.2%) |
| 65+ years | 55 (16.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 24 (7.0%) |
| Asthma | 21 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 11 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (13.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 33 (31.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 58 (55.2%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.