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Victoria · Postcode 3597
Lake Powell postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 391 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Lake Powell 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 Powell vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Powell | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,901 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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 Powell is a locality 391 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3597. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Swan Hill.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Powell has a population of 86 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,901, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Lake Powell includes a median weekly rent of $130, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 65.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Powell scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Lake Powell is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Lake Powell details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3597 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 86 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,901/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $846/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 138.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 43.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.7149836 |
| Longitude | 142.9040698 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 391 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Swan Hill |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (15.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 46 (53.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 25 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (3.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 6 (7.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (32.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (9.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (32.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (25.8%) |
Suburbs Near Lake Powell
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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.