Lakes Entrance

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House Median
This Suburb $520,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $665,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 16,890
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.0%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Lakes Entrance Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$520K
House Growth
+105% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$665K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$460/week
2BR House
$400/week
3BR Unit
$440/week
2BR Unit
$350/week

Lakes Entrance Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 16,890 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
869
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 239 27.5%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 321 36.9%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 43 4.9%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 54 6.2%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 208 23.9%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 4 0.5%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Lakes Entrance Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,145
Total Population
174
People/km² Density
1.0%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,039 people
39.6%
2
Aust
2,008 people
39.0%
3
Scottish
549 people
10.7%
4
Irish
509 people
9.9%
5
Italian
219 people
4.3%

Transport

316.9 km
Distance to CBD
225 mins
Drive to CBD
299 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Lakes Entrance Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near LAKES ENTRANCE

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Lakes Entrance

LAKES ENTRANCE is situated in Other Regional Victoria and home to 5,145 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 174 people per square kilometre.

Property: The local property market shows a median house price of $0.5M, which represents a substantial 105% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.7M, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures.

Education: Educational options include Lakes Entrance Secondary College, a public school that ranks #250 among Victorian public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The area experiences a crime rate of 16,890 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.48 times higher than the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating an above-average crime rate according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The Chinese community represents a smaller presence in the area, comprising 1.00% of residents, or approximately 51 people.

Transport: Lakes Entrance is positioned approximately 316.9km from the CBD, requiring around 225 minutes by car to reach the city centre. The area does not have train station access.