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House Median
This Suburb $737,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $540,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 4,992
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 4.4%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Lalor Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$738K
House Growth
+82% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$541K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$520/week
2BR House
$463/week
3BR Unit
$510/week
2BR Unit
$450/week

Lalor Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 4,992 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
1,159
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 204 17.6%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 713 61.5%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 36 3.1%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 26 2.2%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 180 15.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Lalor Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

23,219
Total Population
3,006
People/km² Density
4.4%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Italian
2,910 people
12.5%
2
Aust
2,879 people
12.4%
3
English
2,418 people
10.4%
4
Macedonian
2,095 people
9.0%
5
Greek
1,834 people
7.9%

Transport

32.4 km
Distance to CBD
34 mins
Drive to CBD
47 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Lalor

LALOR is situated in Northern Melbourne, home to 23,219 residents with a population density of 3006 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.7M, representing an impressive 82% increase over the past 10 years. Units are more affordable at a median price of $0.5M.

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options in the area. VCAA 2025 VCE results show Lalor Secondary College performing well among public schools at rank #214, while nearby Northside Christian College offers private education and is ranked #104 among private schools.

Safety: Residents enjoy a secure living environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 4992 per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6810, making it 0.73x the state average and classifying Lalor as a very safe area.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.40% of the population, representing approximately 1,021 people—a smaller but present cultural group.

Transport: Located approximately 32.4km from the CBD, Lalor offers reasonable connectivity with a 34-minute drive to the city centre. Public transport is well-served by a train station on the Mernda line.