Langwarrin, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Langwarrin VIC is 23,588 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Langwarrin is $868 per week ($45,136 per year). Median rent in Langwarrin is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Langwarrin has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Langwarrin has a population density of 818 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Langwarrin is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Langwarrin is $1,863.

There were 1,138 recorded offences in Langwarrin in 2025-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (383 offences).

Population
23,588
Census 2021
Median income
$868/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$365/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Langwarrin vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Langwarrin is $868 a week, 13% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 328th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $365 a week, $49 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLangwarrinTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$868/wk$767/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$1,919/wk$1,687/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$365/wk$316/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,863/mo$1,723/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%19.1% −0.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Langwarrin, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Langwarrin Population

23,588 residents at the 2021 Census.

Langwarrin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$868/wk
$45,136 per year
Ranked 2,527 of 14,663
Median Rent
$365/wk
$1,582 per month
Ranked 2,840 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,863/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Langwarrin Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,919/wk
Median rent $365/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Langwarrin against your income

About $8,316 a month
Median rent $365/wk
Left after rent $1,554/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Langwarrin Schools

7
schools nearby
6
government
1010
avg ICSEA score
4,207
total students
St Jude's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students
1052
ICSEA
Woodlands Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 861 students
1051
ICSEA
Langwarrin Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 663 students
1022
ICSEA
Langwarrin Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 585 students
1016
ICSEA
Elisabeth Murdoch College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,572 students
1010
ICSEA
Frankston Special Developmental School Government
Combined · U · 124 students
969
ICSEA
Karingal Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students
950
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Langwarrin Map

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Langwarrin, Victoria: 38.1542°S, 145.1955°E

Langwarrin Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (7)

People in Langwarrin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (11,477) Female 51.3% (12,113)

Population Density

818
people per km²
23,588 people · 28.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,253
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
Scotland
1.0%
Netherlands
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
India
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
Thai
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.0%
Australian
41.0%
Scottish
11.8%
Irish
10.9%
Italian
4.2%
German
4.0%
Dutch
3.0%
Greek
1.4%
Chinese
1.0%
New Zealander
0.9%
Polish
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
53.6%
Catholic
18.0%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Eastern Orthodox
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.9% 8,860
Separated
3.3% 615
Divorced
10.2% 1,928
Widowed
4.3% 804
Never married
35.4% 6,682

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children
23.2%
Couple: no children under 15
18.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
31.5%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Langwarrin

Housing Tenure

Of the 8,520 occupied private dwellings in Langwarrin at the 2021 Census, 17.7% were rented, 30.1% owned outright and 50.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 87 dwellings
Owned outright
30.1% 2,568 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
50.3% 4,286 dwellings
Rented
17.7% 1,512 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 70 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
11.9%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
33.9%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Langwarrin

Employment

Employed full-time
42.9% 7,433 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 4,230 people
Unemployed
2.6% 450 people
Not in labour force
30.1% 5,224 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Managers
12.0%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Labourers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.5%
Did not go to work
16.6%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Ferry
0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.6%
Engineering
17.5%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Health
12.4%
Architecture & Building
11.6%
Education
11.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Information Technology
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.6%
Secondary: Government
25.0%
Pre-school
12.8%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Catholic
4.6%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.1%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
2,517
Asthma
1,041
Arthritis
767
Diabetes
577
Heart disease
546
Lung condition
415
Cancer
375
Stroke
231
Kidney disease
220
Dementia
44

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 2,732
Did not provide
84.9% 15,393

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 2,040
Not a volunteer
88.8% 16,141

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 18
Previously served
2.6% 470
Never served
97.3% 17,736

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.7%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
66
1951: 1960
304
1961: 1970
713
1971: 1980
527
1981: 1990
631
1991: 2000
357
2001: 2010
647
2011: 2015
278
2016
40
2017
43
2018
39
2019
52
2020
20
2021
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
35.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
19,896
Moved from VIC
1,836
Moved: same area (SA2)
558
Moved from overseas
75
Moved from QLD
29
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from SA
5
Moved from NT
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.7%
Step family: no other children
8.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.1%
Step family: other children present
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Langwarrin Crime Statistics

1,138 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
383
Justice Procedures
236
Assault
188
Property Damage
98
Break & Enter
88
Drug Offences
59
Fraud
40
Weapons
26
Public Order
18
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Langwarrin

The closest suburb to Langwarrin is Langwarrin South, 3.9 km away.

Langwarrin South
3.9 km away · income $859/wk · rent $346/wk
Frankston North
4.3 km away · income $575/wk · rent $315/wk
Frankston
4.7 km away · income $743/wk · rent $342/wk
Cranbourne South
5.4 km away · income $979/wk · rent $470/wk
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5.8 km away · income $844/wk · rent $410/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Langwarrin

What is the population of Langwarrin VIC?

The population of Langwarrin VIC is 23,588 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 818 people per km². Langwarrin is ranked #103 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Langwarrin?

The median personal income in Langwarrin VIC is $868 per week, or $45,136 per year. The median household income is $1,919 per week. Family income is $2,253 per week. Langwarrin is ranked #2,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Langwarrin?

Median rent in Langwarrin VIC is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Langwarrin ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Langwarrin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Langwarrin VIC is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Langwarrin?

The median age in Langwarrin VIC is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Langwarrin a good suburb to live in?

Langwarrin is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 23,588. The median income is $868/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21467. All dollar figures in AUD.