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Lawler

VIC 3480 • Victoria

16
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lawler

Lawler is a tiny rural locality in the Yarriambiack Shire of Victoria's Wimmera region, situated on the flat agricultural plains approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a recorded population of just 16 people, it is one of the smallest localities in Victoria, scattered across roughly 43 square kilometres of dryland farming country. The surrounding landscape is dominated by wheat and canola paddocks, with the expansive open skies characteristic of the Wimmera.

Life in Lawler revolves around farming and the tightly knit rural community of the broader Wimmera district. The nearest services and amenities are found in Warracknabeal, the administrative centre of Yarriambiack Shire, located approximately 20 kilometres away. Residents enjoy a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle connected to the land, with the wide open spaces and clear starry nights that define rural Victoria's outback fringe.

Lawler falls under postcode 3480 and is governed by the Buloke Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3480
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Buloke
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.31°, 142.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.60 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3480

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3480, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,775
Median 2023–24
$48,280
▲ 27.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,567

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3480; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station is Warracknabeal on the Dimboola line
By Car (Peak)
4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hr

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via the Henty Highway and Western Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
16
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 823.6% 10yr Up 861.1%
Non-FV assault
152.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 220.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
543.8 / 100k
2yr Up 556.8% 10yr Up 127.8%
View all offence subgroups for Buloke →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lawler VIC located? +

Lawler is a small rural locality in the Yarriambiack Shire of the Wimmera region in north-western Victoria, around 380 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

What is Lawler VIC known for? +

Lawler is a quiet dryland farming locality in the heart of the Wimmera, known for its wheat and canola agriculture and the wide open plains typical of this part of Victoria.

What is the nearest town to Lawler VIC? +

The nearest town is Warracknabeal, the administrative centre of Yarriambiack Shire, approximately 20 kilometres from Lawler.

Is Lawler a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lawler is part of the Buloke 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.

What is the population of Lawler? +

Lawler had a population of 16 at the 2021 Census.