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Loch VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Loch, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Loch VIC is 707 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Loch is $750 per week ($39,000 per year). Median rent in Loch is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Loch has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Loch has a population density of 9.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Loch is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Sinhal. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loch is $1,450.
There were 58 recorded offences in Loch in 2025-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).
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Loch Population
Loch Median Income & Rent
Loch Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Loch Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Loch Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Loch Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Loch Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Loch Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Loch Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Loch Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Loch Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Loch Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Loch Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Loch Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Loch Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Loch Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Loch Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Loch School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Loch Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Loch Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Loch Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Loch How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Loch Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Loch Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Loch Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Loch Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Loch Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Loch Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Loch Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Loch Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Loch Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Loch Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Loch When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Loch Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Loch Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Loch Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Loch Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Loch Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 58 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Loch Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loch
What is the population of Loch VIC?
The population of Loch VIC is 707 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.3 people per km².Loch is ranked #4,486 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Loch?
The median personal income in Loch VIC is $750 per week, or $39,000 per year.The median household income is $1,526 per week.Family income is $1,809 per week.Loch is ranked #4,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Loch?
Median rent in Loch VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Loch ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Loch?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loch VIC is $1,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Loch?
The median age in Loch VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Loch a good suburb to live in?
Loch is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 707.The median income is $750/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21523. All dollar figures in AUD.