Langwarrin

The area is growing, with a population that rose 11% since 2011. It has more children under 15 than most similar areas, and a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 16% born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language for 91.2% of the community. This makes Langwarrin's use of other languages far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of residents, 54.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant shift from 2011, when that figure was 30.7%.

While the number of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national average, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011. The area has a high number of schools and large average school sizes.

Typical weekly family incomes are higher than most areas and slightly above the national figure. Higher-earning households have increased, with those making $3,000 or more a week rising 15 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, including mental health issues. About 31.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, particularly for children. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.

There are 232 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has higher typical personal and household incomes than most similar areas.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger with 2.7 people per household. Fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common than the national average, and 30.6% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with very few using public transport to commute. However, 19.4% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase from 3.6% in 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years and far fewer recent overseas arrivals than the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is much lower than the state average. Construction and healthcare are major local industries.

The area is relatively advantaged, with a high number of businesses and better than average access to money and resources.

Langwarrin receives more annual rainfall than the Victorian average. Its average maximum temperature is lower than in most similar areas.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, access to health services and schools on foot is far below the state average.