About
Loy Yang (VIC 3844): population 7, median age 27, SEIFA IRSD decile 6. Victorian suburb guide with housing, jobs and community insights.
Loy Yang is a small locality in Latrobe, Victoria (postcode 3844), located in the Latrobe Valley region. At the ABS Census 2021 it had a population of 7 people.
At a glance
Age distribution
Key statistics
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 3844 |
| Population (2021) | 7 |
| Males | 6 (85.7%) |
| Median age | 27 years |
| Born overseas | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSD decile | 6 of 10 |
| Distance from Melbourne CBD | 149.5 km (straight line) |
Age profile
Median age: 27 years. Residents under 15: 57.1%. Residents aged 65 and over: 0.0%.
| Age group | People | Share of population |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5-14 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 15-19 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20-24 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 25-34 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 35-44 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 45-54 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55-64 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 65-74 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 75-84 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 85 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
Religious affiliation
| Religion | Count | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 0 | 0.0% |
| No religion | 0 | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hinduism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Buddhism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Judaism | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other or not stated | 7 | 100.0% |
Socio-economic profile (SEIFA 2021)
SEIFA deciles run from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (least disadvantaged) nationally.
| Index | Score | Decile | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRSD (disadvantage) | 1025 | 6 | 57 |
| IRSAD (advantage and disadvantage) | 983 | 5 | |
| IER (economic resources) | 1051 | 7 | |
| IEO (education and occupation) | 948 | 4 |
Community and care
How residents of Loy Yang contribute to their community (share of residents aged 15 and over).
| Community activity | Share |
|---|---|
| Volunteers for an organisation or group | 0.0% |
| Provides unpaid assistance to a person with a disability or health condition | 0.0% |
| Provides unpaid child care | 0.0% |
| Does 15 or more hours of unpaid domestic work | 0.0% |
Crime and safety
Loy Yang recorded fewer than 10 offences in the 12 months to March 2026. Counts at this volume are not shown in detail.
Population too small for a reliable rate.
For context, the Latrobe local government area recorded 17,951 offences per 100,000 residents in the same period. That figure is the official Crime Statistics Agency rate for the LGA.
Five-year trend
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Recorded offences count crimes reported to Victoria Police in this locality, not crimes committed by or against its residents. Areas with shopping centres, transport hubs, hospitals or entertainment precincts record more offences regardless of how safe they are for people who live there. Counts are revised as investigations progress.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Data tables - Recorded offences, Year ending March 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Rates per 1,000 residents are calculations by My Victoria AU using ABS Census 2021 population and are not CSA figures. View the source dataset.
Location
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Nearby suburbs
- Traralgon South (4.5 km)
- Flynns Creek (4.8 km)
- Traralgon East (6.7 km)
- Traralgon (7.7 km)
- Callignee (7.7 km)
Browse more suburbs in Latrobe, or explore the wider Latrobe Valley region of Victoria.
Data disclaimer: The statistics on this page are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Census of Population and Housing 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (ASGS Edition 3), and are used under the ABS CC BY 4.0 licence. This directory is an independent community resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS.
