Langwarrin ( ) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Frankston local government area. Langwarrin recorded a population of 23,588 at the .

The Stony Point railway was formed in 1889 which went through Langwarrin, reaching all the way to Stony Point and branched to Mornington via Baxter. The station was opposite to the military reserve. Subsequently, Langwarrin opened three post offices.

Langwarrin Primary School, a state school, opened in 1890. In 1928 Cruden Farm was established as a gift to Elizabeth Murdoch, the bride to Keith Murdoch, being a Herald Sun executive. A shopping centre would be built around this time west of Warrandyte Road. In the same year The Gateway Shopping Centre would be built.

Geography

It has access to the Melbourne CBD via the Western Port Highway, South Gippsland Highway and loosely the Monash Freeway. The Cranbourne-Frankston Road which runs northeast–southwest through Langwarrin is a two-lane-each-direction carriageway.

Until December 1994 Langwarrin was part of the City of Cranbourne (formerly the Shire of Cranbourne until April of the same year). Subsequently, the suburb was moved into City of Frankston as part of statewide reform of local government.

use include earthworks, drainage and foundations and changes in the pattern of vegetation following regrowth after clearing.

Recreation & economy

Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve

Langwarrin's most prominent landscape feature is its large Flora and Fauna reserve (formerly the Langwarrin Military Reserve). The nature reserve has many walking tracks and is an ideal place for quiet recreation activities such as walking, nature study and photography.

The Langwarrin Military Reserve was established in 1886 at what was then deemed to be a strategic elevated location for the defence of Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne from seaborne attack. Over time it was extended to its present size of .

Prior to World War I, the reserve was used mainly for temporary encampments of volunteer soldiery from throughout Victoria held at Easter or after New Year. These were held here in

1888, 1891, 1894, 1896, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1904 and 1910 as evidenced by the dates the Langwarrin Camp Post Office was open.

Sport

An Australian rules football club, the Langwarrin Kangaroos, compete in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League as well as being one of Victoria's largest junior football clubs. Langwarrin is also well represented by basketball, tennis, netball, cricket and dancing clubs.

Lloyd Park is a large local sporting venue, that has facilities for netball, tennis and football.

Langwarrin Pony Club and the Peninsula Adult Riders Club provide cross-country, dressage and show jumping facilities for equestrian enthusiasts at the Langwarrin Equestrian & Recreation Reserve.

Shopping

Langwarrin has two main shopping centres:

  • The Gateway Shopping Centre, 230 Cranbourne – Frankston Rd, home to a Coles supermarket and 40 speciality stores. Target Country closed down in the centre during early-mid 2021.
  • Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre, 385 Cranbourne – Frankston Rd, home to a Woolworths supermarket.

Langwarranites may also use Karingal Hub Shopping Centre simply due to its proximity to the suburb even if it is not a part of Langwarrin itself as well as its expansiveness in comparison to the other malls in the region overall.

There are also a number of small shopping strips, including Long Street, and at the corner of North Road and Warrandyte Road.

Incidents

In January 2018, northern parts of Langwarrin were impacted by the Carrum Downs Bushfire.

On 21 January 2009 a fire broke out just near Pindara Boulevard, the fire burnt . There was also a large fire in the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve in December 1999.

Schools

  • Woodlands Primary School
  • Elisabeth Murdoch College (formerly Langwarrin Post Primary School (1984–1986), Langwarrin Secondary College (1987–2004))
  • Langwarrin Park Primary School
  • Langwarrin Primary School
  • St. Jude's Primary School
  • Bayside Christian College

Notable residents

  • Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Australian socialite and philanthropist
  • Nevil Shute, English-born novelist
  • Sir Daryl Lindsay, Australian artist (resided at the now heritage-listed Mulberry Hill)
  • Lady Joan Lindsay, Australian author (also resided Mulberry Hill)
  • Michael Paynter, Australian musician
  • Luke Parker (Australian footballer), Australian Rules footballer
  • Jarred Moore, Australian Rules footballer and coach
  • Bailey Wright, Australian football player

See also

  • City of Cranbourne – Langwarrin was previously within this former local government area.
  • City of Frankston – Langwarrin is located within this local government area.
  • Langwarrin railway station

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