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Lake Meran Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lake Meran Compares
Lake Meran vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lake Meran | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $725 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| 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 Meran is a locality 239 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3579. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Gannawarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Meran has a population of 22 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $725, below the VIC average.
Housing in Lake Meran includes a median weekly rent of $130, 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Meran scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Lake Meran is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Lake Meran Details
| Postcode | 3579 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 22 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $537/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 55.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.871045 |
| Longitude | 143.8111838 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 239 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Gannawarra |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (31.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (31.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (13.6%) |
| Asthma | 3 (13.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (13.6%) |
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 | 8 (72.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
Suburbs Near Lake Meran
Same Postcode (3579)
More Lake Meran Data
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.