Lake Boga at a glance
Median house
$370,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
982
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lake Boga.
The postcode for Lake Boga is 3584 (VIC).
The median house price in Lake Boga is $370,000.
Lake Boga (3584) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria. The median house here is $370,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lake Boga has roughly 982 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Boga scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Boga's population at 982, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
982
Median age
45
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $370,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 54% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $74,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Lake Boga on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$370,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$370,000
$171,360
982
Median age: 45
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.81% (median rent $200/wk against a $370,000 price tag). Units yield 6.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.81%
Based on $370,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.07%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
30
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Boga.
Local schools for Lake Boga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Boga Primary School
Swan Hill Specialist School
Swan Hill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lake Boga.
- What is the median house price in Lake Boga?
- The median house price in Lake Boga, VIC 3584 is $370,000. The median unit price is $171,360.
- What is the Lake Boga postcode?
- Lake Boga is in the 3584 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- Where is Lake Boga?
- Lake Boga is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3584, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Boga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Lake Boga?
- There are 8 schools serving Lake Boga on this page, including Lake Boga Primary School, Swan Hill Christian School, Swan Hill Specialist School.
- How walkable is Lake Boga?
- Lake Boga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Lake Boga?
- Lake Boga is close to Castle Donnington, Pental Island, Tresco West, Fish Point, Tresco.
- What is the population of Lake Boga?
- The population of Lake Boga is approximately 982 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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