Langford
The standout feature of Langford is its combination of a migrant-majority population and detached-house profile. The suburb has 5,505 residents across 3.24 square kilometres, with a density of 1,698.2 people per square kilometre. More than half of residents were born overseas at 54.6%, while 83.5% of dwellings are separate houses. The median age is 36, or 4 years below the national comparison, and average household size is 2.7, which is 0.2 above the national figure. Compared with nearby Thornlie, buyers should focus on how Langford's low-rise housing, car dependence and household mix fit their needs.
Population
5,505
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,318/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Langford is most suited to buyers seeking established, low-rise housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 83.5% of dwellings, compared with only 0.2% apartments and 16.4% semi-detached homes. The dominant formats are 3-bedroom properties at 55.0% and 4-bedroom-plus homes at 34.5%, supporting families and larger households. A current median house price is not available, so the main affordability anchors are the $1,500 monthly mortgage figure, mortgage repayments equal to 26.3% of household income and weekly rent of $300. Mortgage stress is not flagged, but buyers should compare repayments against the 37.7% already paying a mortgage and the 33.9% renting.
For Buyers
Langford is most suited to buyers seeking established, low-rise housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 83.5% of dwellings, compared with only 0.2% apartments and 16.4% semi-detached homes. The dominant formats are 3-bedroom properties at 55.0% and 4-bedroom-plus homes at 34.5%, supporting families and larger households. A current median house price is not available, so the main affordability anchors are the $1,500 monthly mortgage figure, mortgage repayments equal to 26.3% of household income and weekly rent of $300. Mortgage stress is not flagged, but buyers should compare repayments against the 37.7% already paying a mortgage and the 33.9% renting.
For Investors
Langford has a meaningful rental base, with 33.9% of households renting versus 27.3% owning outright and 37.7% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $300 and rent-to-income pressure is 22.8%, while the vacancy rate is 8.8%, a figure investors should test against current leasing conditions rather than assume tight demand. Rent growth of 6.7% has outpaced real income growth of 2.9%, which may support future rental revenue but can also limit tenant capacity. There were 0 development approvals in the last 12 months, reducing immediate new-supply competition. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, giving Langford a demographic base that can support ongoing rental demand.
Schools in Langford
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
AL-AMEEN COLLEGE
ST JUDE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BROOKMAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Langford has a younger age profile than Australia overall, with a median age of 36, or 4 years below the national comparison. Its overseas-born share is 54.6%, standing 33.0 percentage points above the national figure, which helps explain the suburb's strong language and ancestry mix. Chinese ancestry is recorded for 812 people, English for 1,066 and Indian for 276, while Mandarin is spoken by 194 residents and Punjabi by 81. University attainment is 33.9%, or 3.8 percentage points above the national comparison. Households average 2.7 people, 0.2 above the national figure, and couples with children make up 46.2% of families. Compared with nearby Thornlie, Langford's migration profile is an important factor for buyers assessing schools, services and community connections.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.5%
Houses
16.4%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Langford's housing stock is strongly detached and family-oriented. Separate houses represent 83.5% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes account for 16.4% and apartments only 0.2%. Three-bedroom homes make up 55.0% of the stock and 4-bedroom-plus homes 34.5%, so the suburb is more weighted to family formats than compact housing. Tenure is divided between 27.3% owning outright, 37.7% with a mortgage and 33.9% renting. The $300 weekly rent is lower than the $1,500 monthly mortgage benchmark when considered as a direct cash-flow measure, although the figures reflect different housing arrangements. Mortgage-to-income pressure is 26.3% versus rent-to-income pressure of 22.8%, and neither stress flag is active. A reliable median house price should be checked before comparing Langford with Thornlie or other nearby suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$599
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
185
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.2%
Couples with children
28.3%
Couples, no children
22.3%
Single parent
1,368
Total families
Economy & Employment
Langford's employment base is led by healthcare at 17.0% of local industry employment, followed by education at 9.8%, transport at 8.2%, retail at 7.7% and hospitality at 7.2%. Healthcare is therefore higher than education by 7.2 percentage points, giving the local economy a strong service orientation. The leading occupations are trades with 408 workers, community and personal services with 342, professionals with 336, labourers with 334 and machinery operators and drivers with 278. Labour-force participation is 57.3%, full-time employment is 56.6% and unemployment is 8.2%. SEIFA results place education and occupation disadvantage in decile 3, economic resources in decile 4, relative disadvantage in decile 3 and IRSAD in decile 3, all below the national midpoint. That socioeconomic profile helps explain why essential services and practical employment remain more prominent than higher-income professional sectors.
Unemployment
8.2%
Labour Force
2,526
Unemployed
207
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.6%
Part-time
37.2%
Participation
57.3%
Employed
2,319
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.9%
Postgraduate
8.7%
Born Overseas
54.6%
Dwellings
1,911
Transport to Work
Langford is practical for drivers, with 81.9% travelling as car drivers compared with 5.1% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling. That difference means households without a car should check routes and service frequency carefully. Three nearby schools span 1 government primary school and 2 non-government schools, giving families a spread of sector and school-type options; enrolment zones should be confirmed against the exact address. Langford covers 3.24 square kilometres and has 5,505 residents, creating a relatively dense established setting at 1,698.2 people per square kilometre. IRSAD and relative disadvantage both sit in decile 3, below the national midpoint, so household budgets and access to services are important livability considerations. For safety, check current WA Police incident information and inspect the specific street at different times.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
5.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
4.6%
Population Forecast
+1.42%/yr
(+331 people/yr)
EstablishedLangford's forecast growth rate is 1.42% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 15.1% over 10 years, indicating sustained expansion rather than a short-lived shift. The trajectory is Mixed: rent growth is 6.7% compared with real income growth of 2.9%, while the shift assessment records affordability as Improving. Gentrification signals are also mixed, with a score of 34 and stage Early signs, but a separate shift reading gives a score of 18 and labels the area Not gentrifying. Compared with a clear redevelopment-led market, Langford's growth is more likely to come from migration and gradual household change because development activity was 0 approvals over the last 12 months.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+585
Net Internal / yr
-238
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +26% since 2011, Net internal outflow -238/yr, Strong overseas inflow +585/yr, Accelerating: 5% → 20%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Langford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Langford a good suburb to live in?
Langford can suit households seeking detached housing and a multicultural setting, with 83.5% separate houses, 54.6% residents born overseas and a median age of 36. Car use is high at 81.9%, while public transport accounts for 5.1%, so daily travel is easier for drivers than for households relying on buses.
What is the median house price in Langford?
A current median house price is not available for Langford. Buyers can benchmark the market against the 83.5% separate-house share, 55.0% three-bedroom share and $1,500 monthly mortgage figure, then compare recent sales and repayments with nearby Thornlie before making an offer.
What schools are in Langford?
Langford has 3 local schools spanning 1 government primary school and 2 non-government schools. Brookman Primary School is the government primary option, while Al-Ameen College and St Jude's Catholic School are non-government choices. Confirm year-level availability and enrolment zones for the exact address.
Is Langford safe?
Check current WA Police incident information for the exact address before deciding. Langford covers 3.24 square kilometres and has 5,505 residents, so conditions can vary between streets. Visit at different times and ask local residents about lighting, traffic, noise and evening activity.
Is Langford good for property investment?
Langford has 33.9% renters, $300 weekly rent and an 8.8% vacancy rate, so rental demand should be tested carefully. Rent growth of 6.7% is positive, while 0 development approvals in the past 12 months limits immediate new supply. A yield calculation still needs a current purchase price.
How is Langford's population changing?
Growth across the wider area is forecast at 1.42% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration. Ten-year population change is 15.1%, while the trajectory is Mixed. Gentrification is rated Early signs with a score of 34, although another shift measure records 18 and Not gentrifying.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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