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Laceby VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Laceby, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Laceby VIC is 304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laceby is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Laceby is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Laceby has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Laceby has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laceby is $1,517.

There were 15 recorded offences in Laceby in 2025-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Laceby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Laceby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Laceby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (153) Female 49.3% (149)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

304 people · 88.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Laceby Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laceby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.5% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.5% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laceby Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Laceby Religion

No Religion

36.5%

Catholic

21.1%

Anglican

15.7%

Not stated

14.7%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Baptist

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laceby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Laceby Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 78 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 43 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

34.6% 66 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Laceby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Certificate I/II

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Laceby Occupation

Professionals

30.5%

Managers

23.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Labourers

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Laceby Field of Study

Education

20.5%

Engineering

19.2%

Health

17.9%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Laceby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laceby Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laceby Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 123

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Separated

3.6% 8

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Divorced

5.4% 12

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Widowed

8.1% 18

👤

Never married

27.8% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laceby Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

28.8%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

7.9%

German

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Filipino

2.2%

New Zealander

1.9%

Polish

1.6%

Welsh

1.6%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laceby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Pre-school

15.9%

Secondary — Catholic

12.7%

Secondary — Government

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Vocational Education

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Laceby Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 15

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 480

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Laceby Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laceby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laceby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.5%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Walked only

5.1%

Other

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Laceby Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Laceby Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

51.2%

4 bedrooms

38.4%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Laceby Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laceby Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

519

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laceby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Laceby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laceby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children

22.1%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laceby Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 9

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Never served

95.5% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laceby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

26.2% 51

—

Did not provide

73.8% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laceby Children Ever Born

No children

23.2%

2 children

48.2%

3 children

23.2%

5+ children

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Laceby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Laceby Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

32.7%

3 persons

6.9%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laceby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

236

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Laceby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laceby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Laceby Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,463/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Laceby

Your weekly income

≈ $6,340/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,213/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $626/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Horsham

Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Tatura

Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Laceby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Foster North

Pop: 152 Income: $622/wk Rent: $385/wk

Nangiloc

Pop: 153 Income: $654/wk Rent: $185/wk

Tresco West

Pop: 153 Income: $615/wk Rent: $210/wk

Tarnagulla

Pop: 153 Income: $440/wk Rent: $155/wk

Boundary Bend

Pop: 154 Income: $752/wk Rent: $162/wk

Everton Upper

Pop: 154 Income: $762/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laceby

What is the population of Laceby VIC?

The population of Laceby VIC is 304 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Laceby is ranked #5,999 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laceby?

The median personal income in Laceby VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,463 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Laceby is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laceby?

Median rent in Laceby VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laceby ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laceby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laceby VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laceby?

The median age in Laceby VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laceby a good suburb to live in?

Laceby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 304.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21420. All dollar figures in AUD.