Largs (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Largs has an estimated population of 2,095 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 133 residents (6.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,962 residents. The calculation is based on the resident population of 2,083, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 19 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 272 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and capacity for additional building. The 6.8% expansion rate in the suburb of Largs since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%), positioning it as a key growth locality in the region. This growth was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of total population increases recently, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results.

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Largs boasts a capable labor pool where key service industries are well represented, with an unemployment rate of only 1.4% and an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the previous year according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, 1,056 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 2.7% lower than the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation remained relatively typical at 64.8% versus the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 23.4% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Based on Districts aggregations of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Largs recorded a median income of $48,358 and an average income of $61,305. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $53,349 for the median and $67,632 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Largs are positioned around the 61st percentile nationwide. In terms of distribution, 34.7% of the population (726 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the regional distribution where are in this range. Housing costs consume of income, while strong earning levels place residents in the rd percentile for disposable income, and the area ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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The mix of housing in Largs at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.3% houses and 9.7% other housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other housing types in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Largs matched the Regional NSW level of 38.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.0%) or renting (16.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330. On a national level, mortgage payments in Largs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also notably higher than the Australian figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.4%, consisting of couples with children at 37.8%, couples without children at 29.2%, and single-parent households at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.6%, with single-person households representing 19.1% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 persons, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The locality displays low rates of higher educational attainment, with university qualification levels (18.4%) sitting well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This scenario presents a challenge alongside an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (33.2%).

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Public transport systems in the area feature 14 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops support 25 separate routes that combined provide 163 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, and cars remain the primary method of travel at 99%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.9 per household, exceeding the regional average. A proportion of 23.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Largs faces notable health concerns, according to Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term conditions, which are somewhat common in both younger and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% (about 1,072 residents).

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The population of Largs is less culturally diverse than average, with 94.0% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 65.0% of the population. However, the most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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The suburb of Largs has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 but matches the Australian median of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is strongly represented at 15.5% compared to the Regional NSW average, whereas the 55 - 64 age group is less common at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.9% to 14.1%, and those aged 35 to 44 rose from 13.7% to 15.4%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 10.3% to 8.6%, and the 25 to group fell from to . Demographic models project that the age profile in the suburb of Largs will shift by led by the to cohort, which is expected to expand by ( residents), growing to from .

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Largs currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 75 children aged 0-2 and 50 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 43% by 2041 (to approximately 165 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 258. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.