Baw Baw Shire Council
Lardner
Lardner at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
110
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Lardner.
Lardner (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Lardner has roughly 110 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lardner 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.
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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lardner's population at 110, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
110
Median age
54
Family households
75%
Lone person
30%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
110
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
34
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 Lardner.
Local schools for Lardner
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Government School Catchment
Lardner and District Primary School
Ellinbank Primary School
Drouin South 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 Lardner.
- What is the Lardner postcode?
- Lardner is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lardner?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $373.
- What schools are in Lardner?
- There are 15 schools serving Lardner on this page, including Lardner and District Primary School, Ellinbank Primary School, ECG Secondary College.
- How walkable is Lardner?
- Lardner has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lardner?
- Lardner is close to Warragul South, Torwood, Warragul West, Ellinbank, Hallora.
- What is the population of Lardner?
- Lardner has approximately 110 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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