[2] The Shire of Gosnells submitted the name in September 1966, having chosen it in consultation with the State Housing Commission.

[3] It is a working-class residential suburb located approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Perth's central business district.

[4] Originally established as public housing, much has now been redeveloped or renovated and sold to private owners.

Langford is served by the major arterial roads Roe Highway and Albany Highway; schools including Brookman Primary School, St Judes Catholic School, and Langford Islamic College; several churches; a sporting complex; and the Langford Village Shopping Centre, which includes restaurants, tavern, delicatessen and pharmacy.

[5] Media related to Langford, Western Australia at Wikimedia Commons This Perth location article is a stub.