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Lockwood VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lockwood VIC is 806 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lockwood is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Lockwood is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Lockwood has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Lockwood has a population density of 19.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lockwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockwood is $1,408.

There were 25 recorded offences in Lockwood in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (9 offences).

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Lockwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lockwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lockwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (413) Female 48.7% (392)

Population Density

19.9

people per km²

806 people · 40.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,096

Family income/wk

Lockwood 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lockwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.6% 104 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.4% 129 dwellings

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

Lockwood Country of Birth

Australia

97.8%

England

2.2%

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

Lockwood Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Catholic

16.6%

Anglican

9.4%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Baptist

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lockwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Lockwood Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

40.0%

SAL Tot

30.0%

Other

30.0%

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

Lockwood Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 232 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 163 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 15 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.7% 208 people

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

Lockwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Lockwood Occupation

Professionals

22.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Managers

18.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Labourers

4.3%

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

Lockwood Field of Study

Engineering

17.3%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Health

15.2%

Management & Commerce

13.2%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Education

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Lockwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lockwood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lockwood Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 368

↔️

Separated

2.0% 14

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Divorced

7.7% 53

🕊️

Widowed

2.9% 20

👤

Never married

33.5% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lockwood Ancestry

Australian

39.2%

English

29.2%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

9.1%

German

4.0%

Other

2.2%

Italian

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Maltese

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

Welsh

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lockwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Secondary — Government

24.7%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Secondary — Catholic

11.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

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

Lockwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 92

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 1,416

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

Lockwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.6% 127

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 520

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lockwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.5%

$300-$449/mo

3.1%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.9%

$800-$999/mo

7.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lockwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Truck

3.9%

Walked only

1.7%

Other

0.8%

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

Lockwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.8%

2 vehicles

32.0%

3 vehicles

25.2%

4+ vehicles

27.1%

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

Lockwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

4.8%

3 bedrooms

43.1%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

6+ bedrooms

4.1%

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

Lockwood Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lockwood Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,486

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lockwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Lockwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lockwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.9%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

27.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lockwood Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 22

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Never served

96.6% 628

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lockwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.5% 118

—

Did not provide

81.5% 521

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lockwood Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

6.9%

2 children

25.7%

3 children

25.4%

4 children

10.2%

5+ children

4.0%

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

Lockwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Lockwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Lockwood Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lockwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

696

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Lockwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.8%

Step family — no other children

3.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lockwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 25 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Weapons

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lockwood Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

137

total students

Lockwood South Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 38 students

1020

ICSEA

Lockwood Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 99 students

989

ICSEA

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

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Lockwood Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,800/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Lockwood

Your weekly income

≈ $7,800/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,525/wk

Rent share 15.3%

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Lockwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dales Creek

Pop: 403 Income: $917/wk Rent: $271/wk

Moyston

Pop: 403 Income: $627/wk Rent: $200/wk

Port Albert

Pop: 403 Income: $491/wk Rent: $260/wk

Woorinen South

Pop: 404 Income: $592/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bass

Pop: 405 Income: $550/wk Rent: $225/wk

Taggerty

Pop: 405 Income: $579/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockwood

What is the population of Lockwood VIC?

The population of Lockwood VIC is 806 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.9 people per km².Lockwood is ranked #4,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lockwood?

The median personal income in Lockwood VIC is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,800 per week.Family income is $2,096 per week.Lockwood is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lockwood?

Median rent in Lockwood VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lockwood ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lockwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockwood VIC is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lockwood?

The median age in Lockwood VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lockwood a good suburb to live in?

Lockwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 806.The median income is $697/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 21528. All dollar figures in AUD.