Langwarrin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Langwarrin

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Nearly 25,000 people live in Langwarrin, making it one of the largest areas of its kind. The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the national figure. The population grew 11% between 2011 and 2021, adding about 2,441 people.

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📍 Langwarrin, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Langwarrin sits — Total population

24,939 ▲ +10.8%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Langwarrin — higher than 96% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Langwarrin24,939
3910, VIC 23,588
Victoria 6,503,491
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

Langwarrin is one of the largest areas at this level with 24,939 residents. The typical age of people here is 38, which is 2 years older than it was in 2011.

24,939 ▲ +10.8%

Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 22,498
  • 2016: 23,836
  • 2021: 24,939

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

38 yrs ▲ +5.6%

Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 36 yrs
  • 2016: 37 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose 5.4 points since 2011 to 15.1%, which is a little below the national average.

15.1% ▲ +55.4%

Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.7%
  • 2016: 12.3%
  • 2021: 15.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.9% ▼ -5.9%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.1%
  • 2016: 19.5%
  • 2021: 19.9%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Langwarrin splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (27%), with Children (0–14) at 20%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

People in de facto relationships make up 13.6% of the population, which is a little above the 11.5% national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.9%, which is about the same as the state average.

0.9% ▲ +66.1%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.6%
  • 2016: 0.8%
  • 2021: 0.9%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

13.6% ▲ +30.4%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10.5%
  • 2016: 11.5%
  • 2021: 13.6%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Langwarrin, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 148 males; 85+: 223 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 169 males; 80–84: 253 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 332 males; 75–79: 372 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 522 males; 70–74: 512 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 569 males; 65–69: 661 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 704 males; 60–64: 792 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 777 males; 55–59: 895 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 867 males; 50–54: 884 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 828 males; 45–49: 879 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 820 males; 40–44: 852 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 856 males; 35–39: 944 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 811 males; 30–34: 879 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 715 males; 25–29: 758 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 712 males; 20–24: 694 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 808 males; 15–19: 742 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 865 males; 10–14: 850 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 872 males; 5–9: 787 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 795 males; 0–4: 781 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Langwarrin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/214011374/langwarrin/topic/demographics-identity