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Langford

WA 6147 • Greater Perth

5,505
Population (2021)
$31,148
Median Income
3.24 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableSuburbanDiverse

About Langford

Langford is a diverse suburban locality in Perth's south-eastern corridor, situated within the City of Gosnells approximately 17 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Home to around 5,505 residents across a compact 3.2 square kilometres, the suburb has a median age of 36 and a notably multicultural character, with more than half of residents born overseas — primarily from India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. Median household income sits at around $68,500 per year, reflecting its position as an affordable, working-class community within the Greater Perth region.

Langford is well connected to surrounding suburbs via Leach Highway and Orrong Road, with Albany Highway and the Carousel Shopping Centre in nearby Cannington offering convenient retail and services. The suburb's diverse community is reflected in its range of religious congregations, including a significant Muslim population. Housing is predominantly established brick homes and units at accessible price points, making Langford popular with newly arrived migrant families and first-home buyers seeking proximity to Perth's southern employment corridors and schools.

Langford falls under postcode 6147 and is governed by Gosnells Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cannington electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6147
Urban Area
Langford
LGA / Council
Gosnells
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
Cannington
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.04°, 115.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.24 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.1%

127 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,671
Census 2021
5,505
▼ 2.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$31,148
▲ 21.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,338
Born Overseas 2,816

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 290
  • 2. China 244
  • 3. Malaysia 243
  • 4. England 179
  • 5. Indonesia 172
  • 6. Philippines 153
  • 7. Myanmar 152
  • 8. Pakistan 108
  • 9. New Zealand 101
  • 10. Sri Lanka 95

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,066
Australian 924
Chinese 812
Indian 276
Irish 237
Scottish 236
Filipino 200
Australian Aboriginal 143
German 89
Korean 73

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,032
Both parents born in Australia
3,659
Both parents born overseas
426
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
34.0%
No Religion
28.4%
Islam
16.9%
Buddhism
6.8%
Hinduism
3.0%
Sikhism
2.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
361 (6.6%)
5-14 years
732 (13.3%)
15-19 years
318 (5.8%)
20-24 years
417 (7.6%)
25-34 years
810 (14.7%)
35-44 years
843 (15.3%)
45-54 years
684 (12.4%)
55-64 years
546 (9.9%)
65-74 years
497 (9.0%)
75-84 years
230 (4.2%)
85+ years
58 (1.1%)

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