Northern Grampians Shire Council
Laharum
Laharum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
162
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Laharum.
Laharum (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Laharum has roughly 162 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Laharum scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Laharum's population at 162, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
162
Median age
52
Family households
70%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
162
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Laharum.
Local schools for Laharum
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Halls Gap Primary School
Pomonal Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Brigid's College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Laharum.
- What is the Laharum postcode?
- Laharum is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Laharum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Laharum?
- There are 4 schools serving Laharum on this page, including Halls Gap Primary School, St Brigid's College, St Michael and John's Primary School.
- How walkable is Laharum?
- Laharum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Laharum?
- Laharum is close to Wonwondah, Brimpaen, Brimpaen, Wartook, Mockinya.
- What is the population of Laharum?
- Laharum has approximately 162 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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