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Langsborough

VIC 3971 • Victoria

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-RuralAffordable
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About Langsborough

Langsborough is a small rural locality in the Wellington Shire, located in the South Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, close to the town of Yarram and approximately 220 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of 100 across just 4 square kilometres, it is a compact agricultural community set within one of Victoria’s premier dairy-farming regions.

Situated along the Yarram–Port Albert Road, Langsborough benefits from proximity to Yarram’s shops, schools and services while maintaining a peaceful rural setting. The surrounding countryside features lush green pastures and is close to the coastal village of Port Albert and the Ninety Mile Beach. Residents enjoy the quieter pace of country life with the amenities of Yarram only a short drive away.

Langsborough falls under postcode 3971 and is governed by the Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3971
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.63°, 146.82°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.02 km²
Population Density
25 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3971

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3971, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,019
Median 2023–24
$44,136
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,556

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3971; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (Yarram–Melbourne via Leongatha) — Melbourne (Southern Cross) 3.5–4 hours from Yarram

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct train service; V/Line coach from Yarram to Melbourne via Leongatha
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hours

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway; Yarram is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small rural locality with no shops or services; Yarram is the nearest town for errands

🛒 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 Wellington Local Government Area, which contains Langsborough. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Langsborough known for? +

Langsborough is known as a quiet rural locality in the heart of Gippsland’s dairy country, situated close to the town of Yarram and within easy reach of the coastal village of Port Albert and the Ninety Mile Beach.

How far is Langsborough from Melbourne? +

Langsborough is approximately 220 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Princes Freeway and South Gippsland Highway.

Does Langsborough have public transport? +

Langsborough has no direct public transport. The nearby town of Yarram is served by V/Line coach services to Melbourne via Leongatha and Koo Wee Rup, with several services operating daily.

What is the population of Langsborough? +

According to the 2021 Census, Langsborough has a population of 100 people across approximately 4 square kilometres in the Wellington Shire.

Is Langsborough a good place to live? +

Langsborough suits those looking for affordable rural living close to the services of Yarram and the natural beauty of Gippsland’s coastline. It offers a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle in a productive dairy-farming region.

What is the postcode for Langsborough? +

The postcode for Langsborough, Victoria is 3971.

Is Langsborough a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Langsborough is part of the Wellington 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.