Hindmarsh Shire Council
Lah
Lah at a glance
Median house
$165,000
Median unit
$118,800
Population
57
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Lah.
Lah (3393) sits in the Hindmarsh region of Victoria. The median house here is $165,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lah has roughly 57 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Houses change hands at $165,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $118,800, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $33,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Lah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$165,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $118,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$165,000
$118,800
57
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.67% (median rent $180/wk against a $165,000 price tag). Units yield 6.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.67%
Based on $165,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.70%
Based on $118,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lah's population at 57, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
42
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
0
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lah.
Local schools for Lah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warracknabeal Special Developmental School
Warracknabeal Primary School
Warracknabeal Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lah.
- What is the median house price in Lah?
- The median house price in Lah, VIC 3393 is $165,000. The median unit price is $118,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lah postcode?
- Lah is in the 3393 postcode, in VIC, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Lah?
- There are 5 schools serving Lah on this page, including Warracknabeal Special Developmental School, St Mary's School, Warracknabeal Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Lah?
- Lah is close to Brim, Crymelon, Angip, Warracknabeal, Bangerang.
- What is the population of Lah?
- Lah has approximately 57 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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