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VIC · Moorabool Council

Lal Lal, 3352

Est. population · Jun 2025

634

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.0%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,804/wk

Employment rate

58%

Languages at home

3%non-English

Most common: Spanish, Serbian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

28/100
Below average

1117th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Lal Lal is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Moorabool Council, Lal Lal keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lal Lal snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

634

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

14.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#142

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

62nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

39th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
28.0/100 — Below average
National rank
5884th in Australia
State rank
1117th in VIC
Peer rank
#142 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#608 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

634(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +5.0% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+5.0%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+30
Growth rank in VIC
62th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~700), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
621
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,804
Dwelling vacancy
14.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 249
Median monthly mortgage
$1,681
Employment rate
58%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
206 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
42
Against the person
9
Against property
26
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 69 residents
State safety percentile
60.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+110%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • D11 Firearms Offences4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
983
Median ICSEA percentile
39th
School list
  • Lal Lal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 41 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Eaglesons Rd/Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd
  • Eaglesons Rd/Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lal Lal Falls Scenic ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
38
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Ballan District Health and Care (18.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
17
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

24 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    70 PARKERS ROAD LAL LAL 3352Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • August 2021

  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant PS514033U (Building Envelope) and Development of an Outbuilding and Extension to an Existing Outbuilding
    85 KOOKABURRA ROAD LAL LAL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    250 CLARENDON-LAL LAL ROAD LAL LAL 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a Detached Garage and Detached Covered Area Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    24 Woodlands RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling
    64 Currawong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling and Removal of Two (2) Trees
    109 Parkers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding in an ESO1
    104 Horsecrafts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding (Shed) and Removal of Four (4) Trees
    10 Lal Lal Falls RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Removal of Vegetation
    244 Clarendon-Lal Lal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling
    88 Mills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    131 Rotten LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding and Water Tank
    29 Coalmine RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    40 Cockatoo RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    271 Clarendon-Lal Lal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consolidation of Land
    10 Lal Lal Falls RoadNo permit required
  • Development of Additions Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    196 Kingfisher DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consolidation of Land
    10 Lal Lal Falls RoadNo permit required

  • July 2020

  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    40 Cockatoo RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Variation of a Restrictive Covenant to move and enlarge the building envelope
    629 MOUNT DORAN ROAD LAL LAL 3352Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • April 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding (ColorBond Shed)
    113 Rotten LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    Kookaburra RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2020

  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed and Removal of Native Vegetation
    Clarendon-Lal Lal RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Variation to Restrictive Covenant PS803476W item 1.7 to allow the Development of an Outbuilding outside the Building Envelope
    Mount Doran RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Variation to item 1.7 on Restrictive Covenant PS803476W; and Development of a Dwelling, Ancillary Outbuilding and a Dam
    593A Mount Doran RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • LAL LAL IRON MINE & SMELTING WORKSNH1759
  • ROTHBURYNH1697

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Ballarat
Member of Parliament
Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,238
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.9 km away).

Coalition 44.2%Labor 55.8%

4.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -4.3 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Mount EgertonLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
  • GordonLabor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
  • ElaineLabor 51.3% · Coalition 48.7% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
  • BungareeLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
  • BuninyongLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)12.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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