Lucknow 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 Lucknow Compares
Lucknow vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lucknow | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,361 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Lucknow is a locality 238 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3875. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is East Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Lucknow has a population of 1,439 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,361, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 44 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Lucknow includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 529 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, Lucknow scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Lucknow is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area in Victoria.
Lucknow Details
| Postcode | 3875 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,439 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,361/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $708/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 21.6 km² |
| Population Density | 67/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 529 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 44 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.8115088 |
| Longitude | 147.6779106 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 238 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 248 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 158 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 330 (22.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 351 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 345 (24.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 175 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 125 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 69 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 67 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 33 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 154 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 205 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 141 (27.5%) |
Suburbs Near Lucknow
Same Postcode (3875)
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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.