[3] In 1831, the area that is now Longueville became home to one of the earliest manufacturing industries, with Rupert Kirk's soap and factory.

[3] Longueville had its beginnings in the 1870s, and at the time encompassed the Lane Cove area, which in turn was then part of Willoughby.

In the past few years, the suburb has seen many new homes being constructed and older houses undergoing extensive renovations.

Norfolk Road holds the record for the highest sale price achieved at auction in the suburb.

[8] Longueville's population is notably affluent, with a median weekly household income of A$4,894, compared with $1,746 in Australia.

North Sydney is one of only two original divisions in New South Wales, along with Wentworth, which have never been held by the Australian Labor Party.

An independent won in the division of North Sydney despite losing this Longueville polling place in both the first-preference and two-candidate preferred vote.