Victoria · Suburb Profile

Laharum VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laharum VIC is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laharum is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Laharum is $185 per week ($802 per month). Laharum has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Laharum has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laharum is $1,200.

There were 4 recorded offences in Laharum in 2025-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

Laharum Map

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Laharum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Laharum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

#2768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Laharum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (84) Female 48.5% (79)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

162 people · 219.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,949

Family income/wk

Laharum 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)

Laharum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.3% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.7% 18 dwellings

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

Laharum Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Laharum Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Uniting Church

13.2%

Not stated

11.3%

Catholic

9.9%

Anglican

8.6%

Lutheran

6.0%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Pentecostal

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laharum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Laharum Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Laharum Employment

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Employed full-time

44.6% 58 people

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Employed part-time

28.5% 37 people

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Not in labour force

26.9% 35 people

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

Laharum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.1%

Bachelor Degree

24.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

17.1%

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

Laharum Occupation

Managers

36.2%

Professionals

22.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

Labourers

12.1%

Community & Personal Service

5.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.2%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Laharum Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.7%

Health

20.3%

Society & Culture

11.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.5%

Education

8.5%

Management & Commerce

8.5%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Engineering

6.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

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

Laharum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laharum Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laharum Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 79

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Separated

3.7% 5

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Divorced

6.7% 9

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Widowed

2.2% 3

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Never married

28.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laharum Ancestry

Australian

38.2%

English

35.3%

Scottish

7.2%

German

6.3%

Irish

5.3%

Dutch

1.9%

French

1.9%

Italian

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laharum School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

47.6%

Primary — Government

38.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Laharum Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 307

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

Laharum Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.9% 46

—

Not a volunteer

64.1% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laharum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.4%

$600-$799/mo

21.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laharum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.7%

Walked only

13.8%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

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

Laharum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

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

Laharum Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

21.9%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

6+ bedrooms

7.8%

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

Laharum Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laharum Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

291

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laharum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Laharum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laharum Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.7%

Couple — children under 15

35.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laharum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 13

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Did not provide

90.1% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laharum Children Ever Born

No children

32.6%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

21.7%

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

Laharum When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2019

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

Laharum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

42.7%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Laharum Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laharum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

140

Moved from VIC

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

Laharum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laharum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Laharum Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Laharum Primary School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Laharum Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,593/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Laharum

Your weekly income

≈ $6,903/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $1,408/wk

Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $22/wk

Laharum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cullulleraine

Pop: 81 Income: $471/wk Rent: $105/wk

Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander - Vic.)

Pop: 81 Income: $816/wk Rent: $650/wk

Tarrawarra

Pop: 81 Income: $628/wk Rent: $96/wk

Barfold

Pop: 82 Income: $706/wk Rent: $165/wk

Blowhard

Pop: 82 Income: $769/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caniambo

Pop: 82 Income: $808/wk Rent: $260/wk

Compare Laharum

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laharum

What is the population of Laharum VIC?

The population of Laharum VIC is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Laharum is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laharum?

The median personal income in Laharum VIC is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,949 per week.Laharum is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laharum?

Median rent in Laharum VIC is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laharum ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laharum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laharum VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laharum?

The median age in Laharum VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laharum a good suburb to live in?

Laharum is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 162.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 21426. All dollar figures in AUD.