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Lucknow VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lucknow VIC is 1,439 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lucknow is $708 per week ($36,816 per year). Median rent in Lucknow is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Lucknow has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Lucknow has a population density of 66.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lucknow is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lucknow is $1,300.

There were 100 recorded offences in Lucknow in 2025-25, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (25 offences).

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Lucknow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lucknow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$708/wk

$36,816 per year

#5343 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lucknow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (717) Female 50.3% (725)

Population Density

66.7

people per km²

1,439 people · 21.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,690

Family income/wk

Lucknow 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)

Lucknow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.7% 228 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.3% 189 dwellings

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

Lucknow Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

2.8%

India

1.5%

Germany

1.0%

Canada

0.7%

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

Lucknow Religion

No Religion

53.7%

Catholic

14.1%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

10.6%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lucknow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Lucknow Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.6%

Cantonese

18.5%

Afrikaans

14.8%

IAL Punjabi

14.8%

SAL Filipin

11.1%

SAL Tot

11.1%

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

Lucknow Employment

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Employed full-time

32.5% 344 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 264 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 31 people

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Not in labour force

39.5% 418 people

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

Lucknow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Lucknow Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Professionals

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Managers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Labourers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Lucknow Field of Study

Engineering

20.5%

Health

17.6%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.4%

Education

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

0.7%

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

Lucknow Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lucknow Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lucknow Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 536

↔️

Separated

3.7% 44

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Divorced

9.5% 113

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 59

👤

Never married

36.6% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lucknow Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

32.7%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

7.6%

Other

3.9%

German

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

2.0%

Filipino

1.1%

New Zealander

0.7%

Indian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lucknow School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.4%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

Pre-school

13.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.8%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Primary — Catholic

10.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

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

Lucknow Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 165

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 2,486

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

Lucknow Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 199

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 898

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lucknow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

7.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.2%

$800-$999/mo

14.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lucknow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

4.4%

Truck

2.0%

Bicycle

0.5%

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

Lucknow Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

30.1%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Lucknow Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Lucknow Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

41.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lucknow Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,566

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lucknow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

126

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Lucknow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lucknow Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

34.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lucknow Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 38

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Never served

96.5% 1,054

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lucknow Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 171

—

Did not provide

84.2% 913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lucknow Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

3.8%

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

Lucknow When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Lucknow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.1%

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

Lucknow Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

11.3%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lucknow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,103

Moved from VIC

109

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Lucknow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.7%

Step family — no other children

6.8%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Other couple — children only

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lucknow Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 100 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Drug Offences

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lucknow Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale Centre Independent

Combined

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

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Lucknow Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,361/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Lucknow

Your weekly income

≈ $5,898/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,071/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Lucknow vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.)

Pop: 721 Income: $775/wk Rent: $320/wk

Warrenheip

Pop: 721 Income: $735/wk Rent: $229/wk

Anakie

Pop: 734 Income: $839/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sailors Gully

Pop: 743 Income: $663/wk Rent: $290/wk

Eppalock

Pop: 746 Income: $747/wk Rent: $320/wk

Birdwoodton

Pop: 748 Income: $794/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucknow

What is the population of Lucknow VIC?

The population of Lucknow VIC is 1,439 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 66.7 people per km².Lucknow is ranked #3,461 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lucknow?

The median personal income in Lucknow VIC is $708 per week, or $36,816 per year.The median household income is $1,361 per week.Family income is $1,690 per week.Lucknow is ranked #5,343 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lucknow?

Median rent in Lucknow VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lucknow ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lucknow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lucknow VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lucknow?

The median age in Lucknow VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lucknow a good suburb to live in?

Lucknow is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,439.The median income is $708/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21551. All dollar figures in AUD.