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Lalor

VIC 3075 • Greater Melbourne

23,219
Population (2021)
$70,096
Median Household Income
7.72 km²
Area
$351/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableWorking-ClassNorthern Melbourne

About Lalor

Lalor is a working multicultural suburb of 23,200 in Whittlesea, located 17 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD. The Mernda line serves Lalor station directly, providing convenient city access with trains every 10-20 minutes. The suburb features primarily post-war housing stock with some newer development. The community is diverse, with Italian heritage residents joined by growing Indian, Iraqi, and Macedonian populations.

The May Road shopping strip provides multicultural retail, while Lalor Plaza offers additional services. The suburb maintains a working-class character, with affordable housing attracting migrants and working families. Lalor attracts those seeking genuine affordability in the northern suburbs, appreciating multicultural community and proximity to rail while accepting older housing stock and less gentrified streetscapes.

Lalor falls under postcode 3075 and is governed by Whittlesea Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thomastown (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3075
Urban Area
Whittlesea
LGA / Council
Whittlesea
Federal Electorate
Scullin
State Electorate
Thomastown (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.67°, 145.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
7.72 km²
Elevation
122m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Lalor for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$738K
78 sales · ▲ 5.4% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$541K
28 sales · ▲ 7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$351
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,775
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

76 state housing + 35 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lalor
0.5 km
7 min

Bus Services

  • Route 382, 383, 561 — Thomastown, Epping and surrounds 10-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
17 km
By Train
35-45 min from Lalor station (Mernda Line to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
30-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Lalor station on the Mernda Line is very convenient; Hume Highway and metropolitan roads also accessible.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

The May Road shopping strip and local facilities are walkable; a car needed for major shopping centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    May Street Lalor 3075 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr High And Hurtle Streets Lalor 3075 VIC

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
229.7 / 100k
2yr Up 40.4% 10yr Down 65.6%
Motor vehicle theft
334.1 / 100k
2yr Up 173.7% 10yr Down 22.5%
Non-FV assault
209 / 100k
2yr Up 15.1% 10yr Up 19.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.8 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 164.7%
Steal from vehicle
981.1 / 100k
2yr Up 137.3% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Whittlesea →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
22,594
Census 2021
23,219
▲ 2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$23,244
Personal Income 2021
$28,184
▲ 21.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$28,184 / yr
$542/wk
Household
$70,096 / yr
$1348/wk
Family
$77,428 / yr
$1489/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,914
Born Overseas 11,041

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,178
  • 2. Italy 1,088
  • 3. North Macedonia 1,072
  • 4. Vietnam 1,063
  • 5. Greece 939
  • 6. Iraq 565
  • 7. Nepal 432
  • 8. Lebanon 422
  • 9. Philippines 346
  • 10. China 343

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 2,910
Australian 2,879
English 2,418
Macedonian 2,095
Greek 1,834
Vietnamese 1,453
Indian 1,186
Lebanese 1,023
Chinese 1,020
Irish 531

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,607
Both parents born in Australia
16,276
Both parents born overseas
2,011
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
16.8%
Islam
15.4%
Hinduism
5.5%
Buddhism
5.4%
Sikhism
2.8%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,486 (6.4%)
5-14 years
2,771 (11.9%)
15-19 years
1,209 (5.2%)
20-24 years
1,551 (6.7%)
25-34 years
3,495 (15.1%)
35-44 years
3,361 (14.5%)
45-54 years
2,759 (11.9%)
55-64 years
2,308 (9.9%)
65-74 years
2,122 (9.1%)
75-84 years
1,534 (6.6%)
85+ years
630 (2.7%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lalor known for? +

Lalor is known as a large, vibrant multicultural suburb in Melbourne's north, with strong Vietnamese, Italian, Lebanese, and Pacific Islander communities. The May Road shopping strip provides diverse multicultural retail, and Lalor station on the Mernda Line offers convenient city access.

How far is Lalor from Melbourne CBD? +

Lalor is approximately 17 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD. From Lalor station on the Mernda Line, the journey to Flinders Street takes approximately 35-45 minutes.

Does Lalor have public transport? +

Lalor is well-served by public transport, with Lalor station on the Mernda Line approximately 500 metres from the suburb centre. Multiple bus routes also connect Lalor to Thomastown, Epping, and surrounding suburbs.

What is the population of Lalor? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lalor has a population of approximately 23,219 residents, making it one of the largest and most populous suburbs in the City of Whittlesea.

Is Lalor a good place to live? +

Lalor offers affordable housing with excellent train access to Melbourne CBD, a vibrant multicultural community, diverse local dining options, and proximity to Thomastown's shopping and facilities. It suits first-home buyers, renters, and multicultural families seeking value in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

What is the postcode for Lalor? +

The postcode for Lalor is 3075.

What is the average income in Lalor? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Lalor is about $542 per week (around $28,200 per year). The median household income is $1,348 per week and the median family income is $1,489 per week.

What is the median house price in Lalor? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $737,500, up 5.4% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $540,500, up 7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Lalor? +

The median age in Lalor is 37. The largest age group is 25–34 (3,495 residents, around 15%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Lalor a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lalor is part of the Whittlesea 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.

How much is rent in Lalor? +

In Lalor, the median weekly rent is $351, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,775 (2021 Census).