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Victoria · Postcode 3381
Lake Lonsdale postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 223 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Lake Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Lonsdale | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,275 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 17.9% +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 Lonsdale is a locality 223 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3381. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Northern Grampians.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Lonsdale has a population of 58 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 17.9%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Lake Lonsdale includes a median weekly rent of $50, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,275, with 21 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Lonsdale scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Lake Lonsdale is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Lake Lonsdale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3381 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 58 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,275 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 62.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 21 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.0406989 |
| Longitude | 142.6296304 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 223 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Northern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | Lowan (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (12.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (39.7%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (25.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (17.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (8.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 3 (5.2%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (77.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (22.2%) |
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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.