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Lalor

8 km²

Lalor is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a younger age profile than most.

It's also marked by somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Lalor, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population23,219▲ +16.8%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▼ -2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1518.4%People in a de facto relationship5.9%▲ +55.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Lalor, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)29.5%

Older adults (45–64)21.8%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Children (0–14)18.4%

Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In Lalor, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married49%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lalor, the largest group is Australia at 69%, followed by India (7%) and Italy (7%).

Australia47.0%

India5.1%

Italy4.7%

Vietnam4.6%

Nepal1.9%

Philippines1.5%

China1.5%

New Zealand0.9%

England0.5%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Lalor, the largest group is Italian at 19%, followed by Australian (19%) and English (16%).

Italian12.5%

Australian12.4%

English10.4%

Greek7.9%

Vietnamese6.3%

Indian5.1%

Chinese4.4%

Irish2.3%

Filipino2.0%

Scottish1.9%

Language

People using another language at home62.2%

Language used at home

In Lalor, the largest group is English only at 45%, followed by Arabic (15%) and Vietnamese (10%).

English only31.8%

Arabic10.6%

Vietnamese6.8%

Italian6.3%

Greek5.8%

Punjabi3.5%

Mandarin1.8%

Hindi1.6%

Cantonese1.0%

Tagalog0.7%

Religion

People with no religion16.8%

Religious affiliation

In Lalor, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (18%) and Islam (17%).

Christianity50%
No religion18%
Islam17%
Hinduism6%
Buddhism6%
Other religions3%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.4%

Highest year of school

In Lalor, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 9 or below (23%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1254.4%

Year 9 or below21.8%

Year 1010.1%

Year 117.0%

Highest qualification level

In Lalor, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 32%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree25.3%

Certificate III / IV23.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.8%

Postgraduate degree9.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Lalor, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce17.8%

Engineering & related13.1%

Society & culture11.8%

Health8.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.0%

Education6.1%

Information technology5.4%

Architecture & building5.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.2%

Creative arts3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$542▲ +50.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,348▲ +46.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,489▲ +50.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.4%

Household income distribution

In Lalor, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

Under $65019.2%

$3,000–$3,9997.6%

$4,000 or more4.8%

Personal income distribution

In Lalor, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65051.7%

$650–$1,49929.9%

$1,500–$2,99910.0%

$3,000 or more1.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.4%People with a mental health condition7.4%People needing help with daily activities9.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Lalor, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.4%

One condition17.2%

Two conditions5.7%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lalor, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis9.1%

Other condition7.7%

Mental health7.4%

Diabetes7.1%

Asthma6.8%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer2.2%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.7%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid22.9%People who served in the Defence Force0.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families17.2%People living alone21.6%▲ +22.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Lalor, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families17%
Other families2%

Household size

In Lalor, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people30.5%

1 person21.6%

3 people17.6%

4 people16.8%

5 people8.0%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$351▲ +25.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,775▲ +12.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting27.4%Homes owned outright39.1%Separate (detached) houses88.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.4%▼ -3.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Lalor, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (28%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Lalor, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house89%
Flat or apartment6%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Lalor, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 62%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms60.6%

4 bedrooms22.0%

2 bedrooms10.8%

5 or more3.9%

1 bedroom1.2%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Lalor, the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and Under $200 (5%).

$350–$54952.3%

$200–$34936.3%

Under $2004.4%

$750 or more1.2%

$550–$7490.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Lalor, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99934.8%

$1,000–$1,79930.7%

Under $1,00015.2%

$3,000 or more10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.5%▼ -9.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Lalor, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

1 vehicle37.0%

2 vehicles36.0%

3 vehicles12.5%

No vehicle8.5%

4 or more5.9%

How people get to work

In Lalor, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)58.7%

Worked at home16.2%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Train3.7%

Bus0.8%

Walked0.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%Recent arrivals from overseas13.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.5%Labour-force participation51.6%Employed full-time57.2%

Industries people work in

In Lalor, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Manufacturing (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.2%

Retail trade10.3%

Manufacturing10.2%

Construction9.8%

Transport & warehousing7.5%

Accommodation & food7.0%

Education & training6.0%

Professional & technical5.2%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Administrative & support4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Lalor, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Professionals16.2%

Technicians & trades14.7%

Labourers14.4%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Community & personal service11.6%

Machinery operators & drivers10.7%

Sales workers8.5%

Managers8.4%

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