Lang Lang

Lang Lang lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Lang Lang statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,653, reflecting an increase of 97 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of 3.8%, with the 2021 Census reporting a population of 2,556. AreaSearch estimated this population based on resident data from June 2024's ERP release by the ABS and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 28 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Lang Lang has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, outperforming metropolitan areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 77.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Lang Lang (SA2) is projected to grow by 1,835 persons, reflecting an 84.3% increase over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Lang Lang when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Lang Lang has had approximately 7 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 38 homes were approved, with another 5 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of about 21.6 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these past five financial years.

This high demand coupled with relatively low supply has led to upward pressure on prices and increased competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is around $391,000.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $843,000, indicating the area's residential focus. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining Lang Lang's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of approximately 315 people per approval. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Lang Lang will gain around 2,237 residents. Given current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Lang Lang has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion, Additional VLocity Trains, Great Southern Offshore Wind Farm, and Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Lang Lang ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Lang Lang's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a 3.4% unemployment rate and an estimated 5.1% employment growth in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,666 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Professional & technical services have a limited presence at 2.1%, compared to 10.1% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force grew by 5.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lang Lang's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Lang Lang suburb has a median taxpayer income of $51,638 and an average income of $60,041 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,898 (median) and $64,994 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Lang Lang cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 44.3% of the population (1,175 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Lang Lang is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

Lang Lang's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Lang Lang stood at 26.7%, with 58.5% of dwellings under mortgage and 14.8% rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,736, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $310. Nationally, Lang Lang's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Lang Lang features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.7 people

Family households account for 79.2% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people.

Educational outcomes in Lang Lang fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 9.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 47.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (36.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (11.3%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (2.5%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transportation in Lang Lang shows that there are two active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 160 weekly passenger trips provided by the two individual routes combined. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as limited, with residents typically located approximately 838 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 22 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 80 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Lang Lang is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Lang Lang faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% of the total population (~1,342 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (impacting 10.6% of residents) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 65.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 0%. The area has 14.9% of residents aged 65 and over (395 people).

Lang Lang is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Lang Lang's population showed low cultural diversity, with 90.6% citizens, 89.4% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 38.2%. Judaism was not represented in Lang Lang, unlike Greater Melbourne where it constituted None%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (36.5%), English (30.1%), and Scottish (7.4%). Notably, Dutch (2.7%) Maltese (0.6%), and Italian (3.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Lang Lang compared to the regional averages of None%.

Lang Lang hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Lang Lang's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Lang Lang has a higher proportion of residents aged 0-4 (8.4%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population of those aged 35-44 has increased from 12.2% to 14.1%, while the 75-84 age group has risen from 3.8% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.6% to 9.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Lang Lang, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 age cohort (85%), adding 318 residents to reach a total of 693.