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Lacmalac NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lacmalac, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lacmalac NSW is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lacmalac is $1,162 per week ($60,424 per year). Median rent in Lacmalac is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lacmalac has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Lacmalac has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lacmalac is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lacmalac in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Lacmalac Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lacmalac Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,162/wk

$60,424 per year

#519 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lacmalac Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (67) Female 53.5% (77)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

146 people · 24.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,094

Family income/wk

Lacmalac 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lacmalac Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.5% 26 dwellings

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

Lacmalac Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lacmalac Religion

Catholic

37.2%

No Religion

30.3%

Anglican

23.4%

Not stated

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lacmalac Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Lacmalac Employment

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Employed full-time

53.8% 57 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 27 people

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Not in labour force

20.8% 22 people

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

Lacmalac Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.1%

Postgraduate Degree

6.5%

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

Lacmalac Occupation

Managers

25.4%

Clerical & Administrative

25.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Professionals

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

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

Lacmalac Field of Study

Engineering

37.5%

Management & Commerce

26.8%

Education

16.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Society & Culture

5.4%

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

Lacmalac Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lacmalac Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lacmalac Marital Status

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Married

61.7% 74

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Separated

5.0% 6

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Divorced

5.8% 7

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Widowed

5.8% 7

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Never married

21.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lacmalac Ancestry

English

36.5%

Australian

32.8%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

7.3%

German

5.2%

Maori

2.6%

South African

2.6%

Italian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lacmalac School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.1%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Vocational Education

10.7%

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

Lacmalac Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.1% 3

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No need for assistance

98.9% 270

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

Lacmalac Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.3% 25

—

Not a volunteer

77.7% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lacmalac Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

59.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lacmalac How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.7%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

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

Lacmalac Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.3%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

41.5%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Lacmalac Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

46.0%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

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

Lacmalac Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

75.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lacmalac Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

272

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lacmalac Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Lacmalac Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lacmalac Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.7%

Couple — no children

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lacmalac Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.4% 6

—

Did not provide

94.6% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lacmalac Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

1 child

7.9%

2 children

39.5%

3 children

7.9%

4 children

7.9%

5+ children

13.2%

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

Lacmalac When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lacmalac Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

36.9%

15–29 hours

8.1%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Lacmalac Household Size

1 person

17.0%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

11.3%

5 persons

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lacmalac Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from NSW

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

Lacmalac Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lacmalac Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Lacmalac Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,750/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Lacmalac

Your weekly income

≈ $11,917/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,450/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Albury

Income: $930/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $93/wk

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

Lacmalac vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 73 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coaldale

Pop: 73 Income: $828/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coolringdon

Pop: 73 Income: $866/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coxs Creek

Pop: 73 Income: $585/wk Rent: $50/wk

Greta Main

Pop: 73 Income: $680/wk Rent: $425/wk

Jingellic

Pop: 73 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lacmalac

What is the population of Lacmalac NSW?

The population of Lacmalac NSW is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Lacmalac is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lacmalac?

The median personal income in Lacmalac NSW is $1,162 per week, or $60,424 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $3,094 per week.Lacmalac is ranked #519 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lacmalac?

Median rent in Lacmalac NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lacmalac ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lacmalac?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lacmalac NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lacmalac?

The median age in Lacmalac NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lacmalac a good suburb to live in?

Lacmalac is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 146.The median income is $1,162/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 12239. All dollar figures in AUD.