East Gippsland Shire Council
Lucknow
Lucknow at a glance
Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20.0k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Lucknow.
Lucknow (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $630,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lucknow has roughly 20,015 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lucknow 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lucknow's population at 20,015, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
20,015
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Lucknow on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$630,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$630,000
$205,920
20,015
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.31% (median rent $280/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.31%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.01%
Based on $205,920 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–
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.
99
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lucknow.
Local schools for Lucknow
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lucknow Primary School
Bairnsdale Primary School
Nicholson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lucknow.
- What is the median house price in Lucknow?
- The median house price in Lucknow, VIC 3875 is $630,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lucknow postcode?
- Lucknow is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lucknow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Lucknow?
- There are 11 schools serving Lucknow on this page, including Lucknow Primary School, Bairnsdale Primary School, Nicholson Primary School.
- How walkable is Lucknow?
- Lucknow has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Lucknow?
- Lucknow is close to East Bairnsdale, Broadlands, Eastwood, Wy Yung, Bairnsdale.
- What is the population of Lucknow?
- Lucknow has approximately 20,015 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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