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Victoria · Postcode 3620
Lancaster postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 169 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Lancaster 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
Lancaster vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lancaster | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,454 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 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.
Lancaster is a locality 169 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3620. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Campaspe.
According to the 2021 Census, Lancaster has a population of 398 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,454, below the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 9 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Lancaster includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 135 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lancaster scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Lancaster is served by Lancaster Primary School.
Lancaster is part of the Shepparton statistical area in Victoria.
Lancaster details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3620 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 398 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,454/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $722/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 43.3 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 135 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.3 |
| Longitude | 145.116667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 169 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Shepparton |
| Local Government | Campaspe |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 71 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 54 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 61 (15.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 124 (31.2%) |
| 65+ years | 80 (20.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 43 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 42 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 11 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (2.5%) |
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 | 20 (15.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 54 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 52 (41.3%) |
Schools in Lancaster
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lancaster. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Lancaster
Same Postcode (3620)
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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.