Loch
VIC 3945 · South Gippsland
707 (2021) → 723 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Loch is a moderate growth suburb in South Gippsland, VIC 3945, about 90km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Loch are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 13km inland. Loch has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.8%), New Zealand (1.84%), Scotland (0.99%), Sri Lanka (0.85%), Poland (0.57%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.57%), Sinhal (0.57%), Vietnamese (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
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:
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Loch Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nyora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1005
- Poowong Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 984
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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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 Loch
Is Loch safe?
Loch has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 4,385 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Loch from Melbourne CBD?
Loch is about 89.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Loch?
Loch has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Loch?
Loch has a transport score of 9/100 and 2 bus stops.