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Victoria · Postcode 3581
Lake Charm postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 267 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Lake Charm at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Lake Charm vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Charm | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,321 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $188 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $879 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lake Charm is a locality 267 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3581. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Gannawarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Charm has a population of 147 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,321, below the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 9 (6.1% of residents).
Housing in Lake Charm includes a median weekly rent of $188, median monthly mortgage repayment of $879, with 54 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Charm scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Lake Charm is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Lake Charm details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3581 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 147 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,321/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $635/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $188 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $879 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 144.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 54 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (6.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.6026039 |
| Longitude | 143.8020236 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 267 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Gannawarra |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 21 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (6.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (12.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 59 (40.1%) |
| 65+ years | 37 (25.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 20 (13.6%) |
| Asthma | 18 (12.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (8.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (10.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (39.1%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.