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Lah

VIC 3393 • Victoria

57
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
112.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteWheat Belt
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About Lah

Lah is a small farming locality in the Wimmera region of Victoria, situated on the Henty Highway between Warracknabeal and Brim in the Shire of Yarriambiack. The area is characterised by flat, open wheat and sheep country typical of the Victorian Mallee-Wimmera transition zone. At the 2016 census, Lah recorded a population of approximately 48 people, reflecting its character as a scattered rural locality centred around agricultural holdings. The landscape is dominated by broad cereal cropping paddocks interspersed with remnant native vegetation.

Lah serves the agricultural community of the surrounding farming district and is accessible via the Henty Highway, which connects the larger regional centres of Warracknabeal (approx. 25 km north) and Horsham (approx. 50 km south). The locality has minimal services of its own, with residents relying on Warracknabeal for shopping, schools, and medical services. The Wimmera region is also known for its mallee scrubland reserves and the Big Desert Wilderness. Lah suits farming families and those who prefer a highly rural lifestyle with minimal infrastructure.

Lah falls under postcode 3393 and is governed by the Yarriambiack Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3393
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yarriambiack
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.26°, 142.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
112.57 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3393

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3393, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,298
Median 2023–24
$55,872
▲ 23.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,023

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3393; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
Drive to Horsham (~50 km) then Vline bus/train service; total journey ~4 hr
By Bus
Vline coach services via Horsham (approx. 50 km away)
By Car (Peak)
~3 hr 30 min via Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Lah has no public transport. Warracknabeal (25 km) is the nearest town with basic services; Horsham (50 km) provides VLine coach connections to Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Lah is entirely car-dependent with no local services or public transport. All daily needs must be met in Warracknabeal approximately 25 kilometres away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
57
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
270.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Down 24.0%
Motor vehicle theft
79.6 / 100k
2yr Up 27.1% 10yr Up 34.1%
Non-FV assault
238.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 40.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
222.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.2%
View all offence subgroups for Yarriambiack →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lah known for? +

Lah is a very small farming locality in Victoria's Wimmera wheat belt, characterised by flat, open agricultural land primarily used for cereal cropping. It is a quiet, remote community typical of the Yarriambiack Shire.

How far is Lah from Warracknabeal? +

Lah is approximately 25 kilometres south of Warracknabeal along the Henty Highway, around a 25 minute drive. Melbourne is approximately 350 kilometres away, roughly a 4 hour drive.

Does Lah have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Lah. The nearest V/Line services are at Warracknabeal or Hopetoun. A car is essential for all travel and daily needs.

What is the population of Lah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lah has a population of just 57 residents, making it one of Victoria's smallest rural localities, primarily occupied by farming families.

Is Lah a good place to live? +

Lah is suited only to those with deep connections to farming or seeking a very remote rural lifestyle in the Wimmera. Services are accessed in Warracknabeal or Hopetoun, and the lifestyle reflects a traditional wheat-belt farming community.

What is the postcode for Lah? +

The postcode for Lah is 3393.

Is Lah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lah is part of the Yarriambiack 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.