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Langwarrin
29 km²
More people are working or looking for work in Langwarrin than in most similar areas, and typical incomes are higher than the national figure. This is a family-focused community where homes are often large and the typical resident is 38. With a high number of children and a strong presence of couples with kids, the area feels established and stable within the Greater Melbourne region.
Langwarrin has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 30 schools serve Langwarrin.
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The area is younger than most, with 19.9% of the population being children under 15. This is a bit higher than the state and national figures, while seniors make up a smaller slice at 15.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 91.1% of the community. While 5.6% use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.
A majority of people here have no religion, at 54.0%. This is far above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas.
About 52.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas, though well below the state average. Vocational certificates are the most common qualification.
Typical weekly family income is $2,253, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Personal incomes are also higher than the national figure, with typical weekly earnings of $868.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.6% of people. This includes a mental health rate of 10.7%, which is a little above the national figure.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32.0% of people providing this support—well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 48.6%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the national average.
Families are generally larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.5% of households.
Separate houses are very common, making up 82.7% of dwellings. These homes tend to be large, with 85.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 60.1% of workers driving. Very few people without a vehicle live here, which is well below the state and national figures.
The community is fairly stable, though 34.2% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in most similar areas.
Construction and health care are the main industries for the local workforce. Unemployment is 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 86.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can also easily reach a park on foot.