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Lah VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lah VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lah is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Lah has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Lah has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lah is $975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lah in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Lah, Victoria — 36.1269°S, 142.4211°E

Crime: Low Med High

Lah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (34) Female 43.3% (26)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
57 people · 112.6 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Lah Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lah Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Lah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lah Religion

No Religion
26.4%
Not stated
17.0%
Catholic
17.0%
Uniting Church
15.1%
Christian (other)
13.2%
Othr Protestnt
5.7%
Anglican
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Lah Employment

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Employed full-time
66.7% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
13.3% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
20.0% 6 people

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

Lah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%

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

Lah Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%

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

Lah Field of Study

Engineering
36.4%
Health
36.4%
Society & Culture
27.3%

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

Lah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lah Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
41.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lah Marital Status

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Married
71.7% 33
🕊️
Widowed
6.5% 3
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Never married
21.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lah Ancestry

Australian
53.6%
English
23.2%
Scottish
10.7%
German
7.1%
Lebanese
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lah School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
40.0%
Secondary — Government
40.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%

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

Lah Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 87

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

Lah Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
63.2% 24
—
Not a volunteer
36.8% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Other
20.0%

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

Lah Car Ownership

2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
41.7%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Lah Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Lah Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
27.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lah Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lah Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5

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

Lah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.5%
$1-$149/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.8%
$3,500+/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
72.5%
Couple — no children under 15
15.0%
Couple — no children
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.3% 10
—
Did not provide
69.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lah Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

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

Lah When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Lah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.5%
5–14 hours
23.5%
30+ hours
29.4%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Lah Household Size

4 persons
55.6%
6+ persons
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from VIC
4

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

Lah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Lah Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,166/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Lah

≈ $9,386/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $2,166/wk
Rent share —

Lah vs State & National Average

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Brenanah
Pop: 29 Income: $371/wk Rent: $125/wk
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Pop: 29 Income: $537/wk Rent: $735/wk
Bungeet
Pop: 29 Income: $724/wk
Ensay North
Pop: 29 Income: $774/wk
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Pop: 29 Income: $743/wk
Hilgay
Pop: 29 Income: $725/wk Rent: $222/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lah

What is the population of Lah VIC?

The population of Lah VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Lah?

The median personal income in Lah VIC is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Lah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lah VIC is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lah?

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

Is Lah a good suburb to live in?

Lah is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 21425. All dollar figures in AUD.