Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
74a Pakenham Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential
LEP: Meander Valley Interim Planning Scheme 2013
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Longford is a small township in northern Tasmania with Longford Primary as the local public primary option. Secondary schooling typically flows to Riverside High or St Leonards Secondary College. Independent and Catholic options (Launceston Church Grammar, Clarendon College, St Michael's) are within short driving distance for families seeking alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Longford is likely zoned for Longford Primary School (K–6) and Riverside High School (7–10) or St Leonards Secondary College, depending on exact address; verify with Tasmanian Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Longford Primary School
In catchmentLaunceston Church Grammar School
St Leonards Primary School
Riverside High School
In catchmentSt Leonards Secondary College
Clarendon College
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
74a Pakenham Street, Longford is located on a minor residential street with generally light traffic flow. The property benefits from a quiet, local road setting with moderate access to regional routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion on Pakenham Street itself; some increased traffic on nearby Tasman Highway and High Street during commuter times, but indirect impact on property access.
Public Transport
Limited public transport connectivity; nearest services likely 2-3km away in central Longford township. Private vehicle dependency is high for this rural/semi-rural location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Longford is located in the South Esk River catchment in central Tasmania. While the area has experienced minor flooding historically, it is not recognised as a major flood-risk zone comparable to low-lying coastal or tidal river areas. Local flood studies inform planning overlays, but most properties outside the immediate river corridor face low to very low flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •Tasmanian Planning Scheme flood-prone land provisions and hazard overlays
- •Development setbacks from South Esk River and tributary watercourses
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
- •Assessment of finished floor levels relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) or regional flood modelling
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Longford is a rural locality in northern Tasmania situated in bushfire-prone terrain with moderate vegetation density. Properties here are typically exposed to grassfire and forest fire risk, particularly during the warmer months. Construction to AS 3959 BAL-19 standards is recommended for new builds and major renovations.
Crime & Safety
Longford, TAS experiences crime rates below the Tasmanian state average, reflecting its regional character. Theft-related offences constitute the majority of incidents, while violent crimes remain relatively contained. Overall crime conditions in the suburb are stable with no significant deterioration trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Longford is a small regional centre in the Tasmanian Midlands with modest development activity focused on light industrial, rural service consolidation, and low-density residential expansion. Development pressure remains limited compared to major urban centres, with most activity driven by state infrastructure investment and incremental local business expansion rather than large-scale urban renewal precincts.
Longford Industrial Precinct Expansion
0.5 kmRegional industrial land release and infrastructure upgrades to support manufacturing and logistics businesses in the Longford corridor.
Riverside Residential Subdivision
1.2 km20-30 lot residential estate development targeting owner-occupier and investment market demand in northern suburbs.
Tasmanian Highway Infrastructure Upgrades
2.5 kmState Government road safety and traffic flow improvements along regional arterial routes serving the Longford area.
Local Commercial Centre Renewal
0.8 kmSmall-scale retail and service sector consolidation with modest residential components targeting local convenience retail demand.
Regional Agricultural Services Hub
1.5 kmAgricultural supply and processing facility supporting Tasmania's primary industries sector in the Longford region.
Heritage & Conservation
Longford is a heritage-significant nineteenth-century rural town in northern Tasmania with a well-preserved Georgian and Victorian streetscape. The town centre and several individual buildings are protected under the Tasmanian Heritage Register and local planning overlays. Properties in the conservation area are subject to design controls intended to maintain the historic character of this important colonial settlement.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Alterations to heritage-listed buildings require planning approval
- •Demolition of heritage structures generally prohibited
- •New development must respect local historic character and setbacks
- •Visible facades and external elements subject to conservation requirements
Nearby Heritage Items