Moyne Shire Council

Lake Bolac

VIC3351

Lake Bolac at a glance

Walk score

10

Very car dependent

Population

368

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Lake Bolac.

Lake Bolac (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.

Lake Bolac has roughly 368 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 Bolac scores 10/100 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.

Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Bolac's population at 368, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

368

Median age

48

Family households

72%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

76%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

368

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

21

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences17 (81.0%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (14.3%)
C Drug offences1 (4.8%)

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.

Walk Score

10

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lake Bolac.

Local schools for Lake Bolac

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lake Bolac College

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Willaura Primary School

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Maroona Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lake Bolac.

What is the Lake Bolac postcode?
Lake Bolac is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Lake Bolac?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Lake Bolac?
There are 3 schools serving Lake Bolac on this page, including Lake Bolac College, Willaura Primary School, Maroona Primary School.
How walkable is Lake Bolac?
Lake Bolac has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lake Bolac?
Lake Bolac is close to Westmere, Wickliffe, Mininera, Nerrin Nerrin, Narrapumelap South.
What is the population of Lake Bolac?
Lake Bolac has approximately 368 residents. The median age is 48.

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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