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Langwarrin South
9 km²
Far wealthier than the state average, Langwarrin South is a prosperous residential area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure. It is a community of large households and spacious detached homes, with a noticeably older population than most similar areas. This feeling of space and stability is reflected in the high number of families with children and a very low proportion of renters. It is a car-dependent suburb with a strong focus on home and family life.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
12 schools within reach make Langwarrin South convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 19% of the population, which is higher than most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 14.6% of the population. This is higher than most similar areas, but far below the Victorian and national averages.
English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 54.6%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.
The area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though both figures remain well below the state and national averages.
Incomes are very high here, with 41.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,775 is well above the national figure.
Residents generally report good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities compared to most areas.
Unpaid care for children is much higher than the national average, with 32.1% of people providing this support. Volunteering is much lower than most similar areas at 12.6%.
There are 18 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is a little below the national figure, and the typical age is far younger than the rest of the state.
Households are large, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national average. Only 10.3% of people live alone, among the lowest for its level.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 4%, which is far below the state average.
The suburb is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Nearly a quarter of the workforce works from home.
About 31% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Construction is the most common industry, employing 24% of the workforce.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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