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Lockwood South, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Lockwood South is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 951. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
951 Population 4/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,581 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,581 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population951
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,581
Per Capita$27,581
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership96.0%
Housing Units380

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population951
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates-36.8436°, 144.1584°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,581
Median Age41.0 years

About Lockwood South

Lockwood South is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 951. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Lockwood South has a population of 951 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

951
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
255.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lockwood South vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lockwood South is $27,581, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,581 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $530, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Lockwood South vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,581
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,581
Avg Weekly Wage$530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lockwood South is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 96.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 380 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership96.0%
Owner-Occupied96.0%
Renter-Occupied4.0%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

Climate in Lockwood South

Lockwood South has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 508 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30° 34.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.3° / 29.6° 31.4
Mar 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.3° 29.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.5° 34.7
May 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.7° 47.6
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.5° 50.3
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.7° / 12.6° 53.0
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3° / 14.2° 52.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 17° 50.2
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 21.2° 40.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 45.5
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 37.7
Lockwood South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8436°N, 144.1584°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 98 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 22 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 42 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 71 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 144 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 10 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 144 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 78 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 135 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 147 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 53 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 146 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Lockwood South has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Lockwood South

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lockwood South Primary School
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Museums in Lockwood South

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Steam Engine Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Lockwood South

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Castlemaine Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lockwood South

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Maldon Market
Wesley Hill Market

Monuments in Lockwood South

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ravenswood Estate Soldiers Settlement Memorial

Golf Courses in Lockwood South

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belvoir Park Golf Course

Breweries in Lockwood South

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Lockwood South

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lockwood South

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Bamawm AirportSmall Airport
BeaufortSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Boort AirportSmall Airport
Bridgewater AirportSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Derby FieldSmall Airport
Dunolly AirportSmall Airport
Elmore AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kotta AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportSmall Airport
Prairie AirportSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Trawalla AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Lockwood South

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockwood South

What is the population of Lockwood South?

Lockwood South has a population of 951 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Lockwood South expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,581, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lockwood South?

Lockwood South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Lockwood South?

The job market in Lockwood South is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $530. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lockwood South?

The median home value in Lockwood South is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 96.0%.

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