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Laceby

VIC 3678 • Victoria

304
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCommuter BeltAffordable
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About Laceby

Laceby is a rural locality in the Rural City of Wangaratta, situated in north-east Victoria approximately 10 kilometres south-west of Wangaratta and around 240 kilometres from Melbourne. Spanning nearly 89 square kilometres of farming and grazing land, it had a population of 304 at the 2021 Census, reflecting a 23 per cent growth since 2016. The area is characterised by open paddocks, scattered farmsteads, and a quiet agricultural lifestyle typical of the Ovens Valley region.

Residents rely on the nearby city of Wangaratta for services including schools, shopping, medical facilities, and train connections via the Melbourne–Albury rail corridor. The surrounding countryside offers scenic views of the Warby–Ovens National Park and the broader high country foothills. Laceby suits those seeking affordable rural properties with easy access to the regional amenities of Wangaratta, making it popular with farming families and rural lifestyle seekers.

Laceby falls under postcode 3678 and is governed by the Wangaratta Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3678
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wangaratta
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.58 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3678

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3678 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,966
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,461

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3678; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Station
10.5 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Wangaratta (car required) ~15 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
Drive to Wangaratta Station (~10 min), then V/Line train to Southern Cross (~2h 40min)
By Car (Peak)
2h 30–3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 20–2h 40min

🛣️ Hume Highway accessible via Wangaratta; mainly a self-contained rural locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Laceby is a dispersed rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or services — a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
304
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4% 10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2% 10yr Down 29.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wangaratta →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laceby known for? +

Laceby is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the Ovens Valley of north-east Victoria, characterised by grazing properties and open pastoral landscapes near Wangaratta.

How far is Laceby from Melbourne? +

Laceby is approximately 240 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, about a 2.5–3 hour drive via the Hume Highway through Wangaratta.

Does Laceby have public transport? +

There is no public bus service directly serving Laceby. The nearest V/Line train station is Wangaratta, approximately 10 kilometres away, which connects to Melbourne and Albury.

What is the population of Laceby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Laceby had a population of 304, up from 247 in 2016 — a growth rate of around 23 per cent over that period.

Is Laceby a good place to live? +

Laceby suits people seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with affordable land and proximity to the regional services of Wangaratta. It is well-suited to farming families and those who value wide open spaces over urban convenience.

What is the postcode for Laceby? +

The postcode for Laceby, VIC is 3678, shared with the nearby city of Wangaratta and surrounding localities.

Is Laceby a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Laceby is part of the Wangaratta 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.