Lucknow
With 45% of residents owning their homes outright, Lucknow has an unusually high rate of debt-free ownership for a suburb of 1,439 people in East Gippsland. The median age is 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, and at 93.5% separate houses, the suburb is almost entirely detached dwellings. Household income sits in the 35th percentile nationally, below average, yet mortgage stress is absent with mortgage-to-income at 22.1%.
Local council: East Gippsland
Population
1,439
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,361/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$498K
October to December 2025
Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1% sits below the 30% stress threshold, making repayments manageable relative to income. The stock is 93.5% separate houses, so buyers face very limited apartment or semi-detached alternatives. Three-bedroom homes are most common at 47.2% and four-plus bedrooms make up 34.2%, indicating larger family-oriented dwellings rather than starter apartments.
For Buyers
Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1% sits below the 30% stress threshold, making repayments manageable relative to income. The stock is 93.5% separate houses, so buyers face very limited apartment or semi-detached alternatives. Three-bedroom homes are most common at 47.2% and four-plus bedrooms make up 34.2%, indicating larger family-oriented dwellings rather than starter apartments.
For Investors
Rental supply is thin: only 17.8% of dwellings are rented, well below the national average, and weekly rent is $290. The vacancy rate of 7.9% is elevated, suggesting the rental pool is not undersupplied, so rent growth may be limited. Development activity is low at 3 planning permits in the past 12 months, limiting near-term supply pressure. The 22.1% turnover rate indicates a reasonably liquid market compared to more static rural areas.
Development Activity
Total DAs
16
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-85.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, pointing to an aging, established-family profile. Overseas-born residents account for 10.6% of the population, which is 11 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born community. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English leads with 600 residents, followed by Scottish (169) and Irish (135). University qualifications at 18.3% run 11.8 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a regional trade and services workforce. The average household size is 2.4, fractionally below national. Couples with children (390) and couples without children (368) are the dominant family types, with no single-parent families recorded.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.5%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is strongly owner-occupier: 45% own outright and 37.3% carry a mortgage, leaving only 17.8% renting. The outright ownership rate of 45% is high for any suburb, reflecting older, longer-tenured residents who have paid off loans. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1% and rent-to-income ratio of 21.3% are both below the 30% stress threshold, meaning neither buyers nor renters face financial pressure relative to their incomes. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.2% and 4-plus bedroom at 34.2%, so the housing mix skews toward larger family homes rather than smaller dwellings.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$290
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$708
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
45
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.7%
Couples with children
47.9%
Couples, no children
12.8%
Single parent
382
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest industry at 19% of the local workforce (81 workers), followed by Construction at 14.1% (60 workers) and Manufacturing at 10.1% (43 workers). Education employs 9.2% (39 workers) and Retail 8.7% (37 workers). By occupation, Labourers (93) and Professionals (90) are the two largest groups, an unusual split where blue-collar and knowledge workers are nearly equal. The unemployment rate is 4.4% and the full-time employment rate is 56.8%, while the participation rate of 54% is below national levels, partly because the older median age of 43 means more residents are outside the labour force. Personal weekly income of $708 and household weekly income of $1,361 place household income in the 35th percentile nationally.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
669
Unemployed
28
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.3%
Part-time
41.3%
Participation
56.4%
Employed
641
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.3%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
10.6%
Dwellings
524
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 89.2% of residents driving to work, consistent with a regional area where public transport data is not recorded. Walking and cycling accounts for 5.7% of commutes. The crime rate of 82.7 incidents per 1,000 residents covers 119 total offences, led by property and deception offences (50) and justice procedures offences (28), with crimes against the person at 24. Housing stress is absent: both mortgage-to-income at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 21.3% are below stress thresholds. The volunteering rate of 18.1% is above the national average, signalling community engagement. No schools are recorded in the suburb dataset, so families use schools in neighbouring areas of the East Gippsland region.
Drive
79.4%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
5.1%
Work from Home
10.9%
Growth Outlook
Population is 1,439 across a 21.58 square kilometre area, a low density of 66.7 people per kilometre, leaving room for expansion. Development activity of 3 permits in 12 months is low relative to the price momentum, indicating that supply constraints rather than demand creation are driving the price growth. The resident stability rate of 77.9% suggests low turnover and a settled community.
Population trend: East Gippsland council area
Lucknow sits in the East Gippsland council area. These are the council area's residents, not Lucknow's.
Residents 2025
49,669
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
119
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
82.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lucknow compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lucknow a good suburb to live in?
Lucknow suits owner-occupiers and established families. The median age is 43, slightly above the national figure, and 45% of residents own their homes outright, well above average. Housing costs are manageable, with mortgage-to-income at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 21.3%, both below stress thresholds. The trade-off is car dependency at 89.2% and a crime rate of 82.7 per 1,000 residents.
What schools are in Lucknow?
No schools are recorded inside the Lucknow suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in Lucknow use schools in neighbouring East Gippsland communities. The local university qualification rate of 18.3% is 11.8 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the regional trade and services economy.
Is Lucknow safe?
The recorded crime rate is 82.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, covering 119 total offences. The largest categories are property and deception offences (50 incidents) and justice procedures offences (28). Crimes against the person total 24. Housing stress indicators are positive, with mortgage-to-income at 22.1% and rent-to-income at 21.3%, both below distress levels.
Is Lucknow good for property investment?
The vacancy rate is 7.9%, and only 17.8% of dwellings are rented, so the rental market is smaller than owner-occupier demand.
How is Lucknow's population changing?
Lucknow has a population of 1,439 across 21.58 square kilometres at a density of 66.7 people per kilometre. The resident stability rate is 77.9%, meaning 22.1% of residents moved in the reference period, a moderate turnover rate. The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, indicating gradual aging of the resident base.
What industries employ people in Lucknow?
Healthcare is the largest industry at 19% of local workers (81 people), followed by Construction at 14.1% (60 workers) and Manufacturing at 10.1% (43 workers). Education accounts for 9.2% and Retail 8.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.4% and the participation rate is 54%, below average partly because the older median age of 43 leaves more residents outside the labour force.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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