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Langwarrin has an estimated 24,422 residents, up from 23,588 at the 2021 Census — a change of 834 people, or 3.5%. 180 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 847 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Recent ABS population datasets for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census show the suburb of Langwarrin had an estimated 24,422 residents as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 23,588, this shows an expansion of 834 people (3.5%). The figure is calculated from a resident base of 24,375 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with another 180 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This population level means there are 846 persons per square kilometer, matching typical densities across other spots analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 3.5% population increase in the suburb of Langwarrin since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.2%), making it a regional growth leader. Natural increases drove the expansion, account for about 60.0% of the overall population rise lately. AreaSearch uses projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 zone published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In areas missing these statistics, projections are derived from the 2023 Victoria State Government LGA projections, scaled down to SA2 level using weighted growth trends. Age structure growth distributions from these aggregations are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, the suburb of Langwarrin is expected to experience population expansion above the median of locations analyzed by AreaSearch, adding 3,347 residents by 2041 based on these combined SA2 figures, which represents a total growth of 13.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
275 new dwellings have been approved in Langwarrin over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Langwarrin averages roughly 55 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 275 homes authorized over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 78 approvals registered during FY-26. An average of 1.7 residents arrived for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, showing a balanced supply and demand dynamic that keeps the local market steady, with new properties averaging $508,000 in construction costs to target the high-end segment. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $13.8 million during the current financial year, showing ongoing business investment.
Langwarrin registers about 75% of the per capita construction volume of Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 21st percentile of all areas analyzed nationwide, which limits options for home buyers and sustains demand for established homes. This below-average national building rate reflects a mature residential landscape and potential planning restrictions. Standalone houses make up 68.0% of the new builds, while apartments or townhouses comprise 32.0%, reflecting a growing diversity of attached housing to suit different budgets from family residences to smaller units. The quiet nature of local development is highlighted by a ratio of 762 people for each new home approval. Projections indicate that Langwarrin will add 3,300 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If current building paces do not accelerate, housing supply could fall short of this influx, which may intensify buyer competition and drive up property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Langwarrin
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Langwarrin, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has tracked 17 projects in the area that could influence local property and community dynamics. The main developments include the residential project at 82 Edward Street, the Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years Project, townhouses at 46-48 Edward Street, and the subdivision at 68-74 Potts Road, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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The Rise Estate
A boutique residential subdivision in Langwarrin delivering around 40 detached homes. Sales are sold out and the estate is progressing through homebuilding under Frankston City Council planning controls. Proximity to local schools and services supports family living.
82 Edward Street Residential Development
A boutique collection of eight double storey townhouses comprising five 4-bedroom and three 3-bedroom residences. Features include contemporary architectural design, premium finishes, 7-star energy rating, full turn-key inclusions package with stainless steel appliances, ducted heating and air-conditioning, remote garage access, landscaping, and choice of internal color schemes. Located 42km southeast of Melbourne CBD with easy freeway access.
46-48 Edward Street Townhouses
A residential development featuring seven townhouses across two storeys, including five 3-bedroom and two 4-bedroom options, with architecture by Thomas Anderson Design and landscaping by Genus Landscape Architects, emphasizing modern living and sustainability. Each townhouse includes double car garages with internal access.
Potts Road Subdivision (68-74 Potts Road)
Proposed residential subdivision of 68-74 Potts Road in Langwarrin to create new residential lots in an established area. Property history shows prior planning activity at 68 Potts Road including a 31-lot subdivision application in 2016 and an aged care facility delivered in 2020 across 68 and 74 Potts Road. Current subdivision details and status should be confirmed via Frankston City Council's Planning Application Register.
Sierra Estate
Boutique estate of 29 townhouses by Oxford Development Group. Premium location near parks, schools, and amenities. Offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with single and double storey options. Architect: CHT Architects, Builder: Fynnan Constructions.
Eleven Edward Langwarrin
Boutique residential development of 10 townhouses (6 three-bedroom and 4 four-bedroom) at 11 Edward Street, Langwarrin. Features modern apartments and townhouses with quality finishes, proximity to Peninsula Link and shopping centres. Development by Mainline Developments, marketed by Brewsters Property Group. Construction completed with move-in ready homes featuring double garages, stone benchtops, and quality inclusions.
Langwarrin Skate Park Stage Two
Stage two upgrade of Langwarrin Skate Park at Lloyd Park. Funded by Council and Federal Government to upgrade facilities for beginner to advanced users. Features new ramps, bowls and street elements.
144 Cranbourne-Frankston Road Townhouses and Units
A mixed residential development including one 3-bedroom two-storey townhouse and four single-storey units (three 3-bedroom and one 4-bedroom), designed for comfort, convenience, and luxurious modern living on a 4064 square meter site. Individual lots are now being marketed for sale with titled lots available.
13,657 residents of Langwarrin are employed, from a labour force of 14,102. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,596, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly skilled, particularly in the building sector, with an unemployment rate sitting at 3.2% and annual job growth estimated at 0.5% based on AreaSearch compilations. There were 13,657 employed residents in March 2026, and the jobless rate was 1.6% lower than the 4.8% rate seen across Greater Melbourne, while workforce participation is comparable to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate a moderate 22.1% of local workers operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment fields for local workers are construction, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a strong concentration in building services, with construction employment representing 1.8 times the regional average. In contrast, technical and professional services are underrepresented at 5.2% compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. Because the area is mostly residential, local job opportunities are relatively scarce, as shown by comparing the Census working population against resident worker numbers. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures for the year ending March 2026, total employment grew by 0.5% and the labor force expanded by 0.3%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and its labor force grow by 2.3%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local employment trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, job markets are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not adjust for specific local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Langwarrin is $1,919 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $868 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,643 a year against an average of $65,885. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in Langwarrin recorded a median income of $55,643 and an average of $65,885. These statistics are slightly below the national averages and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for WPI growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $60,996 for the median and $72,223 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in the area around the 61st percentile nationally. The most common earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which includes 37.3% of the local population (9,109 individuals), which is similar to the regional share of 32.8%.
Households retain 85.1% of their income after paying for housing, and the area ranks in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Langwarrin had 8,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 82.7% detached houses and 17.3% other home types, compared to metropolitan Melbourne where detached houses made up 67.9% and other dwellings accounted for 32.1%. The home ownership rate stood at 30.7%, which aligned with metropolitan averages, while mortgaged homes accounted for 51.2% and rented properties made up 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan average at $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $365, compared to $2,000 and $390 across Greater Melbourne. Locally, mortgage costs match the national average of $1,863, while rental costs are below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Langwarrin counted 8,520 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 75.4% of households, consisting of couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent households at 12.3%. Non-family households account for 24.6% of the total, with lone person households representing 22.7% and group homes at 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 residents, slightly larger than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Langwarrin hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,965 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles present some challenges, as university completion rates (18.0%) are significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate degrees at 2.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificate qualifications at 30.5%. Enrolment rates are high, with 28.2% of the local population engaged in study. This includes primary school students at 10.2%, secondary students at 8.1%, and tertiary students at 3.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Langwarrin reaches 86 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network consists of 86 active bus stops. These stops are served by 6 routes, generating 964 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is good, with residents living an average of 350 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily commuter-based, with 95% of trips made by car. Vehicle ownership is above the regional average at 1.7 cars per household. Working from home was recorded for 22.1% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Transit services average 137 daily trips across all routes, which provides approximately 11 weekly connections for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.2% of residents in Langwarrin report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes present some challenges based on mortality and chronic illness data, with about 53% of residents (~12,916 people) holding private health insurance, which is slightly above the typical SA2 average. This compares to a coverage rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 9.4 and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 66.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Chronic illness rates are above average among working-age residents. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the population (4,371 people), which is higher than the metropolitan Melbourne share of 15.0%.
Senior health indicators show moderate challenges, with national rankings in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Langwarrin is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with 83.4% of residents born in Australia, 91.5% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.4% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. English ancestry is the most common at 32.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.4% (above the regional average of 18.4%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.5%. Certain smaller groups show distinct representations, with Dutch heritage at 2.2% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Langwarrin is 38. 24.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 matches the national average of 38 and is close to the Greater Melbourne median of 37. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.6%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (11.6%) than the Melbourne average. The 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.6% to 6.2% of the population since the 2021 Census, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 13.0% to 11.6%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort will increase by 63% (949 people), rising from 1,514 to 2,464.
This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65+ accounting for 62% of all projected population growth, while decreases are expected in the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Langwarrin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 180 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,588 at the 2021 Census → 24,422 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21467). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.