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Langkoop

VIC 3318 • Victoria

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
214.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Langkoop

Langkoop is a small farming locality in the Shire of West Wimmera, situated in far western Victoria near the South Australian border, approximately 353 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of 100 spread across a vast 214 square kilometres, Langkoop is a quintessential broadacre agricultural community where wheat, sheep and vegetable farming dominate the local economy.

Despite its small size, Langkoop has produced notable sporting figures including AFL Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale and Australian hockey representative Hattie Shand. The flat, open landscape of the Wimmera plains surrounds the locality, with the nearest service towns of Kaniva and Nhill providing shopping, schools and healthcare. Life in Langkoop centres on the land and a tight-knit farming community, offering wide open skies and the unhurried pace of rural Victoria.

Langkoop falls under postcode 3318 and is governed by the West Wimmera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3318
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.03°, 141.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
214.38 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3318

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3318 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,125
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,212

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3318; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nhill
50 km
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Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
353 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Nhill (The Overland, twice weekly)
By Car (Peak)
4–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5–4 hours

🛣️ Access via Western Highway; halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote farming locality with no shops, services or footpaths; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
100
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the West Wimmera Local Government Area, which contains Langkoop. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Langkoop known for? +

Langkoop is known as a quiet broadacre farming community in the West Wimmera and as the hometown of AFL Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale. The area’s economy is built around wheat, sheep and vegetable farming on the flat Wimmera plains.

How far is Langkoop from Melbourne? +

Langkoop is approximately 353 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, roughly a four-hour drive via the Western Highway. It is located about halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Does Langkoop have public transport? +

Langkoop has no public transport services. The nearest V/Line connection is at Nhill, approximately 50 kilometres to the north-east, which is served by The Overland train service between Melbourne and Adelaide. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Langkoop? +

According to the 2021 Census, Langkoop has a population of 100 people across approximately 214 square kilometres, making it one of the more sparsely populated localities in Victoria.

Is Langkoop a good place to live? +

Langkoop appeals to those seeking a farming lifestyle on Victoria’s western plains, with wide open spaces, a close-knit community and affordable land. Services are limited locally, with the nearest towns of Kaniva and Nhill providing schools, shops and medical facilities.

What is the postcode for Langkoop? +

The postcode for Langkoop, Victoria is 3318.

Is Langkoop a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Langkoop is part of the West Wimmera LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.