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Lalbert

VIC 3542 • Victoria

138
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
343.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Lalbert

Lalbert is a small rural town in the Shire of Gannawarra in north-western Victoria, situated approximately 329 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 44 kilometres south of Swan Hill. The locality lies about 50 kilometres west of Kerang on the Swan Hill–Donald Road, in the flat mallee and agricultural country of Victoria's northern plains. At the 2021 Census, Lalbert recorded a population of 138 spread across a large area of approximately 343 square kilometres, reflecting its sparse, agricultural character.

The name Lalbert is thought to derive from an Aboriginal word for the creeper that grew on mallee trees in the area, reportedly noted by explorer Major Mitchell during his 1836 expedition through the region. The surrounding district supports broadacre farming and grazing, and the community retains the quiet, unhurried character typical of small Mallee towns. Residents rely on nearby Swan Hill and Kerang for shopping, healthcare, and major services, with the locality itself offering a peaceful rural lifestyle well away from urban pressures.

Lalbert falls under postcode 3542 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3542
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.70°, 143.41°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
343.24 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Swan Hill / Kerang Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
329 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station Swan Hill (~44 km)
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3–3.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via Swan Hill–Donald Road; a car is essential for all daily needs

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all errands; the locality has no retail or commercial services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
138
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lalbert known for? +

Lalbert is known for its pastoral and agricultural heritage in Victoria's Mallee country. The town's name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word noted by explorer Major Mitchell in 1836, and the district has been farmed since the mid-1800s.

How far is Lalbert from Melbourne? +

Lalbert is approximately 329 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it around a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Calder Freeway and then north-west through Donald or Swan Hill.

Does Lalbert have public transport? +

Lalbert has no rail service; the nearest train station is at Swan Hill, approximately 44 kilometres to the north. A car is essential for getting around the area.

What is the population of Lalbert? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lalbert has a population of 138 residents, occupying approximately 343 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Shire of Gannawarra.

Is Lalbert a good place to live? +

Lalbert suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide-open spaces and a tight-knit farming community. It is well removed from city services, so residents need to be comfortable with long drives to Swan Hill or Kerang for shopping and healthcare.

What is the postcode for Lalbert? +

The postcode for Lalbert, Victoria is 3542.

Is Lalbert a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lalbert is part of the Gannawarra 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.