Lockwood South, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Lockwood South VIC is 1,052 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lockwood South is $816 per week ($42,432 per year). Median rent in Lockwood South is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Lockwood South has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Lockwood South has a population density of 21 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lockwood South is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Indonesian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockwood South is $1,633.

There were 16 recorded offences in Lockwood South in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Population
1,052
Census 2021
Median income
$816/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Lockwood South vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Lockwood South is $816 a week, 6% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 476th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $4 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 15.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLockwood SouthTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$816/wk$767/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$2,112/wk$1,687/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$316/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,633/mo$1,723/mo −5%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.2%19.1% −3.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lockwood South, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lockwood South Population

1,052 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lockwood South Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$816/wk
$42,432 per year
Ranked 3,318 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,633/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lockwood South Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,112/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 15.2%

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

Median rent in Lockwood South against your income

About $9,152 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,792/wk
Rent share 15.2%

Lockwood South Map

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People in Lockwood South

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (529) Female 49.5% (518)

Population Density

21
people per km²
1,052 people · 50.7 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,192
Family income/wk

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
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
Ireland
0.4%
Malta
0.4%
China
0.3%
New Zealand
0.3%
South Africa
0.3%
United States of America
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Indonesian
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
51.0%
English
42.3%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
8.7%
German
3.6%
Dutch
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Maltese
1.0%
French
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.9%
Catholic
14.1%
Not stated
9.8%
Anglican
8.8%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Baptist
5.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.5% 464
Separated
3.3% 28
Divorced
6.7% 56
Widowed
1.6% 13
Never married
32.9% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.3%
Couple: no children
31.1%
Couple: no children under 15
20.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.2%
2 persons
38.8%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
19.1%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lockwood South

Housing Tenure

Of the 332 occupied private dwellings in Lockwood South at the 2021 Census, 3.9% were rented, 36.4% owned outright and 58.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
36.4% 121 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.7% 195 dwellings
Rented
3.9% 13 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.5%
3 bedrooms
36.9%
4 bedrooms
44.8%
5 bedrooms
11.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.5%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
22.8%

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

Work, income and education in Lockwood South

Employment

Employed full-time
43.2% 312 people
Employed part-time
23.5% 170 people
Unemployed
1.5% 11 people
Not in labour force
31.7% 229 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Managers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
17.9%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Truck
1.5%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
3.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.2%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Society & Culture
16.3%
Health
15.1%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Secondary: Government
18.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.3%
Vocational Education
9.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.0%
Pre-school
9.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.4%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
85
Asthma
36
Arthritis
34
Heart disease
25
Diabetes
23
Lung condition
15
Cancer
15
Kidney disease
12
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 124
Did not provide
84.1% 658

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.7% 129
Not a volunteer
83.3% 644

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 4
Previously served
2.7% 21
Never served
96.8% 759

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
15.0%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
9
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
14

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

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
881
Moved from VIC
70
Moved: same area (SA2)
8
Moved from WA
5
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
31.5%
15: 29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.5%
Step family: no other children
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Lockwood South Crime Statistics

16 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
6
Justice Procedures
4
Assault
3
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Lockwood South

The closest suburb to Lockwood South is Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), 11.8 km away.

Kangaroo Flat (Vic.)
11.8 km away · income $638/wk · rent $285/wk
Maldon (Vic.)
14.5 km away · income $592/wk · rent $268/wk
Maiden Gully
14.7 km away · income $897/wk · rent $380/wk
Golden Square
14.9 km away · income $721/wk · rent $295/wk
Marong
15.0 km away · income $900/wk · rent $350/wk
Spring Gully (Vic.)
15.2 km away · income $794/wk · rent $290/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Lockwood South

What is the population of Lockwood South VIC?

The population of Lockwood South VIC is 1,052 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 21 people per km². Lockwood South is ranked #3,899 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lockwood South?

The median personal income in Lockwood South VIC is $816 per week, or $42,432 per year. The median household income is $2,112 per week. Family income is $2,192 per week. Lockwood South is ranked #3,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lockwood South?

Median rent in Lockwood South VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Lockwood South ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lockwood South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lockwood South VIC is $1,633. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lockwood South?

The median age in Lockwood South VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lockwood South a good suburb to live in?

Lockwood South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,052. The median income is $816/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 21529. All dollar figures in AUD.