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Langwarrin has an estimated 25,928 residents, up from 24,939 at the 2021 Census — a change of 989 people, or 4.0%. 259 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 689 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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As of Aug 2026, Langwarrin is home to an estimated 25,928 residents according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 24,939 people, the community has expanded by 989 people (4.0%). This figure stems from ABS data recording an estimated resident population of 25,788 as of June 2025 alongside 259 validated new addresses added since the Census. With 689 persons per square kilometer, population density sits near the typical benchmarks observed across AreaSearch study locations. Langwarrin's 4.0% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.3%), positioning it among regional growth leaders.
Organic natural growth served as the main engine of expansion, generating roughly 54.2% of total population additions over recent intervals. SA2 projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 geographic units. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are extended across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Demographic modeling indicates population expansion will track above the national area median, adding 3,477 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures to achieve an overall 16-year increase of 12.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
261 new dwellings have been approved in Langwarrin over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals in Langwarrin have averaged approximately 52 new homes annually, producing 261 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, the area added an average of 2 new residents each year per dwelling, highlighting firm underlying demand, while approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $454,000. Additionally, non-residential investment remains steady, supported by $15.6 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Per capita building activity in Langwarrin tracks at roughly 56% of the Greater Melbourne level, sitting in the 32nd percentile nationally, a dynamic that restricts buyer selection while reinforcing pricing for existing properties.
These below-average volumes relative to national metrics reflect established urban conditions and physical development limits. Recent residential building permits comprise 57.0% standalone homes alongside 43.0% attached dwellings, broadening medium-density choices across diverse budget levels from classic standalone residences to accessible compact formats. This represents a clear shift away from current local housing stock (83.0% houses), driven by scarce remaining greenfield land, evolving household preferences, and affordability considerations. A high ratio of 608 people per dwelling approval underscores a subdued development pipeline. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Langwarrin is forecast to welcome 3,337 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling creation could lag behind demographic expansion, intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Langwarrin, worth an estimated $163 million. A further 166 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.5 billion. 49 are already under construction and 72 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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Community growth and property markets are heavily shaped by strategic public infrastructure, planned developments, and urban works. In total, 28 key local initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch across the district. Significant developments include the Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years Project, the 82 Edward Street Residential Development, the 46-48 Edward Street Townhouses, and the Potts Road Subdivision (68-74 Potts Road), with prominent projects outlined below.
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Western Port Highway Upgrade
Upgrade of sections of Western Port Highway to improve traffic flow, freight efficiency and road safety through lane widening, intersection improvements, median treatments and safety upgrades along this key corridor linking Melbourne's southeast with Hastings and the Mornington Peninsula.
Sierra Estate
Sierra Estate is a boutique residential townhouse development comprising 29 modern double-storey residences in Langwarrin. Delivered by Oxford Development Group, the project features architecturally designed two- and three-bedroom homes positioned adjacent to local schools and shopping precincts.
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.
Robinsons Road Shared User Path
Frankston City Council is advocating for the construction of a 2.5km shared active transport path along Robinsons Road. The trail will bridge the critical missing link between the Baxter Trail and the Peninsula Link Trail, improving safe pedestrian and cycling connectivity to Bayside Christian College and surrounding residential areas.
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.
14,487 residents of Langwarrin are employed, from a labour force of 14,945. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,214, about 82% 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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Langwarrin boasts a capable labor pool, with the construction industry being especially prominent in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the last year. As of March 2026, 14,487 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate sits 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while workforce participation remains broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. According to Census data, a moderate 22.4% of residents were found to work from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction shows notable local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.4% of local workers compared to 10.1% across the region. As a primarily suburban residential district, local employment capacity remains constrained relative to the size of the resident working population. AreaSearch examination of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local jobs grew by 0.6% alongside a 0.4% rise in the workforce, driving a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise 2.1%, the labor force increase 2.3%, and unemployment climb 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring trajectories can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national industry forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to Langwarrin's resident employment profile to model potential industry demand. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances across industry categories. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against Langwarrin's workforce composition indicates potential employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated as a baseline industry weighting without adjusting for localized population change).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Langwarrin is $1,950 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $868 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,386 a year against an average of $69,805. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode datasets for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Langwarrin SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $59,386 and an average of $69,805. These results sit slightly above Australian benchmarks, while Greater Melbourne recorded $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $65,099 (median) and $76,520 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 indicates household, family, and individual incomes place around the 62nd percentile across Australia. In terms of earnings brackets, 37.0% of local residents (9,593 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, comparable to the regional proportion of 32.8%.
After meeting housing commitments, residents retain 85.2% of income for living costs, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Langwarrin had 8,918 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 $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that detached houses account for 83.4% of residential stock in Langwarrin, with medium and high density comprising 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses represent 67.9% and attached formats 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matches metropolitan levels at 31.2%, while remaining homes are split between 51.3% under mortgage and 17.5% in the rental market. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,900 sit below the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000, and median weekly rent sits at $365 compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne.
Across Australia, Langwarrin mortgage costs exceed the national mark of $1,863, whereas local rents remain under the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Langwarrin counted 8,918 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 22% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 76.0%, consisting of 37.9% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. The remaining 24.0% non-family segment comprises 22.2% single-person dwellings and 1.8% group living arrangements. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Langwarrin hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 5,475 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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 attainment profiles show university credential holders at 18.3%, trailing the Greater Melbourne mark of 37.0% and offering room for ongoing educational development. Degree holders primarily hold Bachelor degrees at 13.2%, accompanied by 2.6% with graduate diplomas and 2.5% possessing postgraduate qualifications. Vocational and applied technical qualifications are widespread, with 42.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (30.3%). Current participation in schooling and study is strong, with 28.2% of the local population engaged in educational programs. This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary school, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Langwarrin reaches 96 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transit networks in Langwarrin feature 96 active transport stops providing local bus connections. These points of access are connected by 6 separate routes that generate 2,603 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with residents living an average of 364 meters from their closest transit point. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, outward travel is standard, and private vehicles account for 95% of commuting journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional rate, while 22.4% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions.
Transit scheduling delivers an average of 371 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.5% of residents in Langwarrin report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates indicate below-average general health outcomes in Langwarrin, with common medical conditions evident across younger and older demographics, while private healthcare coverage covers roughly 54% of residents (~13,975 people), slightly above the typical SA2 average yet trailing the 56.7% benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Prevalent chronic conditions across the suburb include mental health conditions and asthma, recorded among 9.4 and 9.3% of the community respectively, while 66.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health rates.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 17.2% of the population (4,472 people), above the 15.1% metropolitan proportion. Older residents face some specific health challenges, though national comparative scores align closely with wider community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Langwarrin is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Langwarrin below wider metropolitan levels, with 83.5% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.2% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 41.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism forms 0.1% of the community, standing in contrast to the 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest ancestral origins reported are English at 32.2% (well above the 20.1% regional mark), Australian at 29.3% (compared to 18.4% regionally), and Scottish at 8.5%. Other cultural origins demonstrate distinct local representations, including Dutch heritage at 2.2% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.3% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Langwarrin is 38. 23.8% 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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Demographic profiles across Langwarrin align closely with Greater Melbourne across standard life stages, with the greatest variance across age groups measuring 6.6 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, holding steady since the 2021 Census and remaining 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 65+, expanding from 15.1% to an estimated 17.2% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, older cohorts are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 2,196 residents (49%) to total 6,669.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 15 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 259 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,939 at the 2021 Census → 25,928 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 Aug 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 (214011374). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.