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Upper Lurg VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Lurg VIC is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Lurg is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Upper Lurg is $264 per week ($1,144 per month). Upper Lurg has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Lurg has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Lurg is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Lurg is $1,733.

There were 4 recorded offences in Upper Lurg in 2024-24, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Upper Lurg Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Lurg Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$632/wk

$32,864 per year

#6581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$264/wk

$1,144 per month

#5852 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Lurg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (48) Female 54.7% (58)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

107 people · 30.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Upper Lurg Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Upper Lurg Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.3% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.7% 14 dwellings

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

Upper Lurg Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

8.7%

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

Upper Lurg Religion

No Religion

39.6%

Catholic

18.8%

Not stated

13.9%

Anglican

12.9%

Christian (other)

11.9%

Eastern Orthodox

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Lurg Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Upper Lurg Employment

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Employed full-time

30.9% 25 people

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Employed part-time

32.1% 26 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 30 people

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

Upper Lurg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.4%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

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

Upper Lurg Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Community & Personal Service

22.4%

Professionals

16.3%

Labourers

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.2%

Sales Workers

6.1%

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

Upper Lurg Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

15.6%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Creative Arts

11.1%

Health

11.1%

Education

11.1%

Engineering

11.1%

Management & Commerce

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

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

Upper Lurg Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Lurg Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

13.3%

$650-$799/wk

23.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Lurg Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 46

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Divorced

18.5% 17

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

28.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Lurg Ancestry

English

43.0%

Irish

21.5%

Australian

8.9%

German

8.2%

Scottish

6.3%

Greek

5.1%

Italian

2.5%

Polish

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Lurg School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

46.2%

Secondary — Catholic

30.8%

Vocational Education

23.1%

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

Upper Lurg Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 202

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

Upper Lurg Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.1% 24

—

Not a volunteer

73.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Lurg Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Lurg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

26.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

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

Upper Lurg Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.9%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

38.9%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Upper Lurg Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

38.9%

5 bedrooms

13.9%

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

Upper Lurg Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Lurg Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

199

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Lurg Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Upper Lurg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

12.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Lurg Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.4%

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Lurg Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 5

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Never served

94.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Lurg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 15

—

Did not provide

83.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Lurg Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

10.0%

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

Upper Lurg When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Upper Lurg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.8%

5–14 hours

40.2%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

20.7%

Did not do domestic work

11.5%

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

Upper Lurg Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

53.3%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

8.9%

6+ persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Lurg Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Upper Lurg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Lurg Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 4 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2019

2020

2023

2024

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

Upper Lurg Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $264/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Upper Lurg

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $264/wk

Left after rent $1,277/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $44/wk

Upper Lurg vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boorool

Pop: 54 Income: $754/wk Rent: $92/wk

Bridgewater North

Pop: 54 Income: $537/wk Rent: $345/wk

Capels Crossing

Pop: 54 Income: $525/wk Rent: $175/wk

Grassdale (Vic.)

Pop: 54 Income: $1,312/wk

Mountain Bay

Pop: 54 Income: $525/wk

Nangana

Pop: 54 Income: $725/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Lurg

What is the population of Upper Lurg VIC?

The population of Upper Lurg VIC is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Upper Lurg is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Lurg?

The median personal income in Upper Lurg VIC is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Upper Lurg is ranked #6,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Lurg?

Median rent in Upper Lurg VIC is $264 per week ($1,144 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Lurg ranks #5,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Lurg?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Lurg VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Lurg?

The median age in Upper Lurg VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Lurg a good suburb to live in?

Upper Lurg is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 107.The median income is $632/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 22616. All dollar figures in AUD.