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Lockington Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lockington Compares
Lockington vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lockington | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,100 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lockington is a locality 178 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3563. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Campaspe.
According to the 2021 Census, Lockington has a population of 850 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 28 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Lockington includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,100, with 311 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lockington scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Lockington is served by Lockington Consolidated School.
Lockington is part of the Campaspe statistical area in Victoria.
Lockington Details
| Postcode | 3563 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 850 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $648/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 119.7 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 311 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.2606223 |
| Longitude | 144.4999001 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 178 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Campaspe |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 157 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 99 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 153 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 238 (28.0%) |
| 65+ years | 203 (23.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 115 (13.5%) |
| Asthma | 88 (10.4%) |
| Diabetes | 43 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 38 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 26 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (3.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 116 (37.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 105 (34.1%) |
Schools in Lockington
Suburbs Near Lockington
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.