Lakes Entrance
VIC 3909 · East Gippsland
5,145 (2021) → 5,254 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lakes Entrance is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3909, about 267km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $526K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lakes Entrance has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.97%), New Zealand (1.15%), Italy (0.78%), Netherlands (0.66%), Scotland (0.62%)
Top languages: Italian (0.64%), Greek (0.54%), Mandarin (0.49%), German (0.29%), Punjabi (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1010
- Lakes Entrance Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
- Lakes Entrance Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 903
Nearby (within 10km)
- Toorloo Arm Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 948
- Nungurner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lakes Entrance
Is Lakes Entrance safe?
Lakes Entrance has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 11,506 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lakes Entrance?
In Lakes Entrance, the .
How far is Lakes Entrance from Melbourne CBD?
Lakes Entrance is about 266.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Lakes Entrance?
Lakes Entrance has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 949 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lakes Entrance?
Lakes Entrance has a transport score of 25/100 and 47 bus stops.