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Lake Boga

VIC 3584 · Swan Hill

982 (2021)983 est. (2025) · Declining

24
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

982
Population
$356K
Median house (2023)
79
Safety score
10
Transport score

Lake Boga is a declining suburb in Swan Hill, VIC 3584, about 288km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $356K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 10/100, and is about 288km inland. Lake Boga has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.

288.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
288.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
13.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

982
Population
45
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,416
vs NSW median-23.5%
Bachelor degree or higher19.8%
Born in Australia84.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse340 / 5 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.63%), Malaysia (0.71%), Italy (0.61%), New Zealand (0.51%), Germany (0.41%)

Top languages: Italian (1.63%), Indonesian (0.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$356K+14.1%
Median house (2023)
Data not available
Median unit (2023)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023

Residential Safety

79
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling305/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
2
Motor vehicle theft204/100k
4
Domestic assault407/100k
1
Robbery102/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 27 (all categories, latest year)2,750 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

17

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 993 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lake Boga Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

10
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSwan Hill Railway (13.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
560mm
Rainfall/yr
6.6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
66 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
1212 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1313 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSwan Hill District Health (14.2 km)
Nearest vet14.7 km
Nearest airportMildura (196.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

53

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
13
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

57

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

6
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

62

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.02

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

89

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents2.04

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate0.03%
Projected population 2041941
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Boga

Is Lake Boga safe?

Lake Boga has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,750 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lake Boga?

In Lake Boga, the .

How far is Lake Boga from Melbourne CBD?

Lake Boga is about 288.5 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Lake Boga?

Lake Boga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lake Boga?

Lake Boga has a transport score of 10/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.