Lalor Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Lalor Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Lalor Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Lalor Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Northside Christian College
Al Siraat College
Parade College
St Monica's College
Epping Secondary College
Mill Park Secondary College
Suburbs Near LALOR
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📍 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.