Lalor at a glance
Median house
$737,500
Median unit
$540,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
23.2k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lalor.
The postcode for Lalor is 3075 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Lalor is $737,500.
Lalor (3075) sits in the Whittlesea region of Victoria. The median house here is $737,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lalor has roughly 23,219 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lalor scores 14/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lalor's population at 23,219, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,219
Median age
37
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $737,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $540,500, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $148,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$737,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $540,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$737,500
$540,500
23,219
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.60% (median rent $510/wk against a $737,500 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.60%
Based on $737,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.33%
Based on $540,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,188
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lalor.
Local schools for Lalor
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Government School Catchment
Merriang School
Peter Lalor Secondary College
Lalor Gardens Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lalor.
- What is the median house price in Lalor?
- The median house price in Lalor, VIC 3075 is $737,500. The median unit price is $540,500.
- What is the Lalor postcode?
- Lalor is in the 3075 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- Where is Lalor?
- Lalor is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3075. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- What is the average rent in Lalor?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Lalor?
- There are 20 schools serving Lalor on this page, including Merriang School, Peter Lalor Secondary College, St Catherine's School.
- How walkable is Lalor?
- Lalor has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lalor?
- Lalor is close to Thomastown, Lalor Plaza, Keon Park, Epping Dc, Epping.
- What is the population of Lalor?
- The population of Lalor is approximately 23,219 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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