Lang Lang
At 27 residents per square kilometre across 94.72 km2, Lang Lang sits among Victoria's least dense settled areas, yet 58.1% of households carry a mortgage, pointing to a population actively investing in ownership rather than passing through. Median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, meaning the population skews younger than most rural Victorian communities. The median house price reached $705,000 in April-June 2024, up 147% from $285,000 in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% over 14 years. Construction employs 20.5% of the local workforce, the highest of any industry, which reflects the area's land development activity and physical character.
Population
2,556
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,807/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$705K
Apr-Jun 2024
The $705,000 median house price in April-June 2024 sits below Melbourne's inner-ring benchmarks but represents serious long-run appreciation, up 147.4% from $285,000 in 2013 at a compound rate of 6.7% per year. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 95.4%, and 51.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, making Lang Lang better suited to families than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,736, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The current median is 4.4% below the January-March 2024 peak of $737,500, which offers buyers a slightly improved entry point compared to conditions six months earlier. With only 14.7% of residents renting, this is a market where owner-occupation is the clear norm.
For Buyers
The $705,000 median house price in April-June 2024 sits below Melbourne's inner-ring benchmarks but represents serious long-run appreciation, up 147.4% from $285,000 in 2013 at a compound rate of 6.7% per year. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 95.4%, and 51.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, making Lang Lang better suited to families than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,736, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The current median is 4.4% below the January-March 2024 peak of $737,500, which offers buyers a slightly improved entry point compared to conditions six months earlier. With only 14.7% of residents renting, this is a market where owner-occupation is the clear norm.
For Investors
Rental demand in Lang Lang is thin rather than deep. Only 14.7% of dwellings are rented, well below typical urban averages, and weekly rent sits at $310. The vacancy rate of 7.8% is elevated, indicating that available rental properties take longer to fill than in tighter suburban markets. Development activity is modest at 8 applications in the past 12 months, with recent lodgements covering land subdivision and special land use permits rather than residential volume builds. Long-run capital growth is the stronger argument: prices compounded at 6.7% annually over 14 years, reaching $705,000 from $285,000. The low renter share and high vacancy together suggest that rental yield is limited and returns depend on land appreciation rather than income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+700.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lang Lang iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Lang Lang Primary School
Prep-6 · 182 students
Demographics
Lang Lang's population of 2,556 is younger than most regional peers, with a median age of 34, sitting 6 years below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 10.6% of the population, which is 11.0 points below the national average, consistent with an Anglo-leaning demographic. Ancestry is dominated by English (1,030 residents), Scottish (252) and Irish (251). University qualifications reach just 11.2%, some 18.9 percentage points below the national rate, which aligns with a workforce concentrated in trade and manual occupations. Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national figure of 2.5. Resident stability is high: 73.2% of people lived at the same address five years earlier, pointing to a settled rather than transient community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.4%
Houses
1.1%
Townhouse
3.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses make up 95.4% of Lang Lang's dwelling stock, with apartments at 3.5% and semi-detached at 1.1%. The bedroom profile leans large: 51.4% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 38.6% have three, leaving small-format dwellings rare. Tenure splits toward mortgaged ownership at 58.1%, with 27.1% owning outright and just 14.7% renting. The median price rose from $285,000 in 2013 to $705,000 in April-June 2024, a 147.4% increase and a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% over 14 years. The peak of $737,500 was reached in January-March 2024, and the latest reading of $705,000 is 4.4% below that peak. Rent-to-income sits at 17.2%, below common stress thresholds, indicating manageable housing costs for the existing rental cohort.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,736
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$811
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.7%
Couples, no children
2,127
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction dominates local employment at 20.5% of the workforce (160 workers), followed by Healthcare at 15.7% (122) and Education at 8.5% (66). Manufacturing at 8.2% and Other Services at 7.3% complete the top five. By occupation, Machinery and Drivers (161) and Labourers (150) rank first and second, confirming that trade and physical work underpin the local economy more than professional services. Unemployment sits at 3.6% and the full-time employment rate reaches 68.1%, both consistent with a workforce that skews toward established, lower-volatility sectors. Weekly personal income averages $811, with household income in the 64.3rd percentile nationally, above the middle of the distribution but below metropolitan averages. Participation is 59.8%, with 581 residents not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.1%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
59.8%
Employed
1,158
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.2%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
10.6%
Dwellings
884
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total: 92.5% of residents drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport, below any urban benchmark. Walking and cycling account for 2.1%. Schools are not listed within the suburb boundary in the dataset. Crime records 161 incidents in the reference period, giving a rate of 63.0 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences the largest category at 81 incidents. Rent-to-income is 17.2% and mortgage-to-income is 22.2%, both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are proportionate to local incomes. Volunteering sits at 12.3% of the population. The suburb's 94.72 km2 footprint and density of just 27 residents per km2 mean that space and rural amenity are defining characteristics of daily life, in contrast to higher-density metropolitan alternatives.
Drive
92.5%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
161
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
63.0
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lang Lang compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lang Lang a good suburb to live in?
Lang Lang suits families and owner-occupiers seeking large houses and space, with 95.4% separate houses and 51.4% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms. Housing costs are manageable, with mortgage-to-income at 22.2% and rent-to-income at 17.2%, both below stress levels. The trade-off is near-total car dependence, with 92.5% of residents driving to work and public transport usage at 0.7%.
What is the median house price in Lang Lang?
The median house price in Lang Lang is $705,000, recorded in April-June 2024. This is 4.4% below the suburb's peak of $737,500 reached in January-March 2024. The median has risen 147.4% from $285,000 in 2013, compounding at 6.7% annually over 14 years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,736.
What schools are in Lang Lang?
No schools are recorded inside the Lang Lang boundary in this dataset. Families in the area typically access schooling in neighbouring towns within the Cardinia Shire. The local university qualification rate is 11.2%, which is 18.9 percentage points below the national average.
Is Lang Lang safe?
Lang Lang recorded 161 crimes in the reference period, giving a rate of 63.0 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 81 incidents, followed by crimes against the person at 40. The low population density of 27 residents per km2 across 94.72 km2 limits the concentration of crime compared to denser suburban areas.
Is Lang Lang good for property investment?
Long-run capital growth is the investment case: prices rose 147.4% from $285,000 in 2013 to $705,000 in April-June 2024, a 6.7% annual compound rate over 14 years. However, the rental market is limited, with only 14.7% of dwellings rented, weekly rent at $310 and a vacancy rate of 7.8%, so gross yield is low and rental demand is thin compared to urban markets.
How is Lang Lang's population changing?
Lang Lang has a population of 2,556 with a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national figure, indicating a younger-than-average rural profile. Resident stability is high, with 73.2% of people living at the same address as five years prior. Construction is the largest employment sector at 20.5%, and 8 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including land subdivision.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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