Locksley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Locksley VIC is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Locksley is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Locksley is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Locksley has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Locksley has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Locksley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Locksley is $1,667.

There were 2 recorded offences in Locksley in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Locksley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Locksley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,050/wk
$54,600 per year
#921 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
#5794 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,667/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Locksley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (67) Female 49.2% (65)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
131 people · 85.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,799
Family income/wk

Locksley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Locksley Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
67.5% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.5% 13 dwellings

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

Locksley Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Locksley Religion

No Religion
44.6%
Catholic
28.9%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
11.6%
Uniting Church
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Locksley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Locksley Employment

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Employed full-time
39.8% 37 people
Employed part-time
28.0% 26 people
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Not in labour force
32.3% 30 people

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

Locksley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
29.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%
Certificate I/II
9.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%

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

Locksley Occupation

Managers
55.8%
Professionals
34.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.3%

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

Locksley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.6%
Health
17.9%
Management & Commerce
17.9%
Engineering
15.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.8%
Education
10.3%

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

Locksley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Locksley Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Locksley Marital Status

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Married
61.8% 63
↔️
Separated
3.9% 4
📋
Divorced
2.9% 3
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 7
👤
Never married
24.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Locksley Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
31.4%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
7.2%
German
3.9%
Lebanese
3.9%
Dutch
3.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%
Italian
2.6%
New Zealander
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Locksley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.9%
Pre-school
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
27.8%

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

Locksley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 16
No need for assistance
93.2% 219

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

Locksley Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
27.2% 25
Not a volunteer
72.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Locksley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Locksley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Walked only
15.6%
Did not go to work
6.7%

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

Locksley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.2%
2 vehicles
28.8%
3 vehicles
28.8%
4+ vehicles
21.2%

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

Locksley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
40.4%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
8.5%
6+ bedrooms
6.4%

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

Locksley Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Locksley Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
216
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Locksley Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
8
Diabetes
6
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
4
Mental health
4
Cancer
3

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

Locksley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$3,500+/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Locksley Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.3%
Couple — children under 15
27.4%
Couple — no children under 15
14.2%
One parent — no children under 15
9.4%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Locksley Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.2% 4
👤
Never served
95.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Locksley Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 16
Did not provide
82.6% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Locksley Children Ever Born

No children
26.9%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
11.5%
5+ children
11.5%

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

Locksley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1981–1990
5

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

Locksley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.9%
5–14 hours
36.6%
15–29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Locksley Household Size

1 person
17.9%
2 persons
51.3%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
12.8%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Locksley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
94
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from overseas
4

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

Locksley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Locksley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Locksley Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,650/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.0%

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

If you earn X in Locksley

≈ $11,483/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $2,385/wk
Rent share 10.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Locksley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locksley

What is the population of Locksley VIC?

The population of Locksley VIC is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Locksley is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Locksley?

The median personal income in Locksley VIC is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $2,650 per week.Family income is $2,799 per week.Locksley is ranked #921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Locksley?

Median rent in Locksley VIC is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 10.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Locksley ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Locksley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Locksley VIC is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Locksley?

The median age in Locksley VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Locksley a good suburb to live in?

Locksley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 131.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.0% 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: 21527. All dollar figures in AUD.