Lang Lang

VIC 3984 • Rest of VIC

2,556
Population (2021)
$42,172
Median Income
94.72 km²
Area
$310/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableGrowth SuburbAgriculturalFamily-Friendly

About Lang Lang

Lang Lang is a small rural town located 73 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the Shire of Cardinia, Victoria. With a population of around 2,500, it sits just off the South Gippsland Highway near its intersection with the Bass Highway. The town borders the Lang Lang River and the asparagus-growing region of Dalmore. Originally known as Carrington, Lang Lang has a long agricultural history centred on dairy, beef farming, and market gardening.

Lang Lang offers an affordable country lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. The town has a primary school, general store, hotel, and community facilities. It is increasingly attracting families and tree-changers looking for rural acreage at accessible prices. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for farming, horse riding, and exploring nearby Western Port Bay and Phillip Island.

Lang Lang falls under postcode 3984 and is governed by Bass Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3984
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.30°, 145.58°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
94.72 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pakenham
30 km
Pakenham/Cranbourne line (Metro Trains)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Wonthaggi / Cranbourne 35 min to Cranbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
73 km
By Bus
2 hr (coach to Pakenham + train)
By Car (Peak)
75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60 min

🛣️ No direct rail; most residents drive to Pakenham or Cranbourne for train connections

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural town with basic amenities walkable in the centre; a car is needed for most needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,736
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

8 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,585
Census 2021
2,556
61.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,536
Income 2021
$42,172
42.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,128
Born Overseas 253

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 89
  • 2. New Zealand 26
  • 3. Scotland 15
  • 4. Netherlands 10
  • 5. Thailand 9
  • 6. India 8
  • 7. South Africa 8
  • 8. Mauritius 7
  • 9. Croatia 6
  • 10. Philippines 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,248
English 1,030
Scottish 252
Irish 251
Italian 114
Dutch 93
German 80
Australian Aboriginal 26
Greek 24
Polish 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,686
Both parents born in Australia
383
Both parents born overseas
311
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
55.8%
Christianity
35.1%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
204 (8.0%)
5-14 years
345 (13.5%)
15-19 years
145 (5.7%)
20-24 years
139 (5.4%)
25-34 years
468 (18.3%)
35-44 years
311 (12.2%)
45-54 years
297 (11.6%)
55-64 years
282 (11.0%)
65-74 years
226 (8.8%)
75-84 years
98 (3.8%)
85+ years
43 (1.7%)

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