Longreach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Longreach, QLD 4730.
About Longreach
Welcome to Longreach
Longreach sits in the heart of central-west Queensland, on the banks of the Thomson River roughly 700 kilometres inland from Rockhampton and about 1,180 kilometres from Brisbane. It's the administrative and commercial hub of the region, serving a vast catchment of grazing country, and it punches well above its weight for a town of just over 3,100 people, with an airport, hospital, saleyards and a genuine sense of civic identity built up over more than a century.
This is outback Queensland at its most accessible — a place that suits families with ties to the land, professionals working in health, education or agribusiness, and anyone drawn to a slower, community-minded pace of life. With a median age of 39, Longreach has a fairly balanced demographic mix, and its role as a regional service centre means there's more going on here, socially and economically, than the town's size might suggest.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Longreach revolves around the Thomson River, the main street shops and a calendar of events tied to the pastoral and aviation history of the district. The Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame draw visitors from across the country and give locals a genuine point of pride, while cafes, pubs and takeaways along Eagle Street cover the day-to-day essentials. It's not a dining-out destination in the capital-city sense, but the social scene built around the show society, rodeo, races and school events gives the town a strong communal rhythm.
Shopping
As the retail centre for the central-west, Longreach has a fuller spread of shops than most outback towns its size — supermarkets, a rural supply and hardware trade, pharmacies, banks and a range of independent retailers. Residents from surrounding stations and smaller towns such as Ilfracombe and Isisford travel into Longreach for their major shopping trips, which keeps the town's commercial strip busier than its population alone would suggest.
Getting around
Longreach is well connected for a remote town, with a regional airport offering direct flights and the Spirit of the Outback rail service linking to Brisbane. The Landsborough and Matilda Highways meet here, making it a natural stopover and gateway for travellers heading further into the channel country or up towards the Gulf. Locally, most people rely on cars, with wide streets and ample parking typical of country-town planning.
Schools & families
Families in Longreach are well served for a town of its size. Longreach State School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School cover primary years, Longreach State High School takes students through to senior secondary, and the Longreach School of Distance Education supports families on outlying properties and in surrounding districts who can't access a daily classroom. This combination of on-the-ground and distance-education options is a real drawcard for rural families weighing up where to base themselves.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Longreach is dominated by classic Queenslander-style homes and low-set brick and timber houses on generous blocks, reflecting the town's pastoral-era growth and its practical, heat-adapted building traditions. Current listings are overwhelmingly houses (93%), with a small share of vacant land (7%) for those looking to build, and there's little in the way of units or townhouses — this is a town of standalone homes and yards rather than higher-density living.
The property market
Longreach's property market has had a strong run, with house prices up 20.0% recently to a median of $285,000 — still modest by coastal standards, which keeps the town firmly in reach for first-home buyers, investors and families relocating for work. Rents sit around $365 a week, a level that reflects steady demand from workers in agriculture, health and government services rather than speculative pressure. For buyers priced out of the eastern seaboard, Longreach offers a rare combination of affordability, established infrastructure and genuine regional-centre amenity.
Market snapshot
Longreach property market
Median sale price
$285k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$365
per week
Gross rental yield
6.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$160k
Median
$285k
Premium
$440k
Days on market
35
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
21
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Longreach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Longreach, QLD 4730.
Population
3,124
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,625
median, per week
Median rent
$200
per week
Median mortgage
$1,185
per month
Mortgage / income
17%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Longreach
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Longreach
$660k
42 Galah Street
Sold ~July 2026
$295k
62 Falcon Street
Sold ~July 2026
$739k
76 Galah Street
Sold ~June 2026
$625k
1 Pelican St
Sold ~June 2026
$625k
Lot 19 / 347 Cramsie Muttaburra Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Longreach
Compare the area
Price map around Longreach
Every listing for sale near Longreach, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Longreach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Longreach?
The median house price in Longreach, QLD is $285k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 20.0%.
How much is rent in Longreach?
The median weekly rent in Longreach is around $365 per week.
Is Longreach a good place to live?
Longreach is a rural town and locality in the Longreach Region, Queensland, Australia. Longreach is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,124 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Longreach?
Longreach has a population of 3,124 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Longreach?
There are 4 schools in or near Longreach, including Longreach School of Distance Education, Longreach State School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Longreach?
Properties in Longreach take around 35 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Longreach?
Entry-level properties in Longreach start around $160k, while premium homes reach $440k.
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