Langwarrin
VICLangwarrin is a stable suburb in VIC with 23,588 residents.
- SAL code
- 21467
- SA2
- 214011374
- Population
- 23,588
Langwarrin, VIC had 23,588 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 38. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,863 a month. Around 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 50.3%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 84.1% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 59 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Langwarrin, VIC at a glance
Langwarrin sits ~42 km south-east of Melbourne CBD in the City of Frankston, bounded on the west by the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. The feel is semi-rural: detached homes on bigger-than-average lots, ~12% of the suburb is parks and reserves, and the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve dominates the centre. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market and lifestyle context.
For homebuyers
Langwarrin reads as detached-house country: predominantly 3- and 4-bedroom homes on standard-to-large lots, owner-occupier dominated (over 80% owned outright or with a mortgage per Census). The Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve and McClelland Sculpture Park anchor the local outdoors; you'll find 39 parks across the suburb covering ~12% of the area (homely.com.au). Local shopping is at Langwarrin Plaza and Gateway Shopping Centre; Karingal Hub (~5 km) and Frankston CBD (~7 km) cover bigger trips. Frankston station is the nearest train (~10 min drive) for the Frankston line into the CBD; the Mornington Peninsula Freeway runs the western boundary, so Peninsula Link gets you to EastLink and the city in under an hour off-peak. Schools include Langwarrin Primary, Woodlands Primary and Elisabeth Murdoch College. Beaches at Frankston and Seaford are ~15 minutes by car. In short: a quiet, family-skewed outer-south-east suburb with bush-reserve character and decent freeway access, if you can wear the commute.
For investors
Langwarrin is a growth-light, supply-tight market with modest yield. Median house sale $882,000 against $640/week rent gives a ~3.64% gross yield; units median $650,250 at $530/week run ~4.50% (Your Investment Property May 2026). 12-month house growth +2.80% (quarterly +0.74%); units +12.26% over 12 months from a thinner base. Houses sold 338 in the past year with 24 days on market; vacancy ~1.0% (htag.com.au, Apr 2026). Inventory ~0.76 months — stock is genuinely tight.
Strengths
- Tight rental market — vacancy ~1.0% and 24 days on market for houses signals reliable lease-up.
- Owner-occupier dominated (~82% of dwellings) supports neighbourhood stability and tenant pool quality.
- Unit segment showing stronger growth than houses (+12.26% YoY units vs +2.80% houses, YIP May 2026) — entry-price exposure for cashflow buyers.
- Healthy turnover: 338 house sales in 12 months gives genuine comparable-sales depth for valuation.
Trade-offs
- House yield is sub-4% (~3.64%) — not a cashflow play; capital-growth thesis carries the return.
- House capital growth has cooled to +2.80% YoY and +0.74% quarterly — well below long-run Melbourne outer-south-east averages.
- Limited dwelling diversity (predominantly detached houses) narrows value-add and subdivision strategies.
- Train access is via Frankston station ~10 min drive, not in-suburb — commute-sensitive tenants weigh that.
What's coming
Frankston City Council's $72.9M 2025/26 capital works program includes $5.25M for the Langwarrin Child & Family Centre redevelopment, completion of the Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years renewal in late 2025, a feasibility study for the Langwarrin Men's Shed extension, and shared-user-path works along Cranbourne-Frankston Road. The Council Plan 2025-2029 has pivoted from new builds toward asset renewal.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: a settled, bush-reserve-flavoured outer south-east suburb with the freeway on the doorstep. For investors: a tight, low-vacancy market where house yields are modest and recent capital growth has cooled.
Population
?23,588
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +1.8% · 10yr: +5.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,919/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
38
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?7/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.2%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
5
4 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?23
14 long day, 6 OSHC
Parks & green space
?59
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?78
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from VIC police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Langwarrin (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Langwarrin suburb alone is ~23,588 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 18,750 to 25,788 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.
Schools
5 in suburbSector
4 public · 1 private
Type
4 primary · 1 secondary
Total enrolment
3,999
Avg per school
800
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for VIC.
Source when available: Victorian Department of Education / Vicmap School Zones.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.6%Almost entirely detached houses (84.1%), owner-occupied (80.4%), built for families (45% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
VIC 29%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: VIC DTP Designated Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Overlay (flood codes)
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
20 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1Z | Residential 1 ZoneResidential | 27.5% | 7.92 km² |
| LDRZ | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 25.6% | 7.37 km² |
| SUZ2 | Special Use Zone Schedule 2Special use | 10.0% | 2.87 km² |
| PCRZ | Public Conservation and Resource ZoneEnvironmental | 8.4% | 2.41 km² |
| RCZ2 | Rural Conservation Zone Schedule 2Rural | 7.7% | 2.21 km² |
| RCZ1 | Rural Conservation Zone Schedule 1Rural | 5.6% | 1.60 km² |
| RCZ4 | Rural Conservation Zone Schedule 4Rural | 3.3% | 0.95 km² |
| PPRZ | Public Park and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 2.6% | 0.74 km² |
| TRZ2 | TRZ2Special use | 2.5% | 0.72 km² |
| PUZ1 | Public Use Zone Schedule 1Special use | 1.4% | 0.42 km² |
| RCZ3 | Rural Conservation Zone Schedule 3Rural | 1.3% | 0.37 km² |
| TRZ3 | TRZ3Special use | 1.2% | 0.34 km² |
| PUZ2 | Public Use Zone Schedule 2Special use | 0.7% | 0.20 km² |
| FZ | Farming ZoneRural | 0.5% | 0.14 km² |
| TRZ1 | TRZ1Special use | 0.4% | 0.13 km² |
| IN1Z | Industrial 1 ZoneIndustrial | 0.4% | 0.12 km² |
| PUZ7 | Public Use Zone Schedule 7Special use | 0.4% | 0.11 km² |
| B1Z | Business 1 ZoneBusiness | 0.3% | 0.07 km² |
| UFZ | Urban Floodway ZoneWaterway | 0.2% | 0.07 km² |
| SUZ4 | Special Use Zone Schedule 4Special use | 0.2% | 0.05 km² |
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Zones (ZONE_VIC/2026-04-29/08783d2926383881) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.