Lockwood South, VIC 3551 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lockwood South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3551, home to 1,052 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mount Alexander local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 124 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,052
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,112 /week
- Median personal income
- $816 /week
- Median family income
- $2,192 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Bendigo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bendigo
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Nicholls
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,633
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Lockwood South Primary School
- Lockwood Primary School
- Big Hill Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 515 mm
- Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 12.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 396 resolvable premises in Lockwood South. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,418 across postcode 3551 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 712 property offences, 300 violent offences, 49 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Bendigo LGA: 9,634 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lockwood South?
Lockwood South (VIC 3551) had 1,052 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Greater Bendigo local government area.
What is the median rent in Lockwood South?
The median advertised rent in Lockwood South is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lockwood South?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lockwood South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lockwood South Primary School (0.3 km), Lockwood Primary School (4 km), Big Hill Primary School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lockwood South?
Lockwood South is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lockwood South?
Across postcode 3551, 1,418 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (712), violent (300), drug offences (49). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lockwood South?
In Lockwood South, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (12.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lockwood South?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lockwood South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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