Moyne Shire Council
Lake Bolac
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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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
368
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Bolac.
Local schools for Lake Bolac
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Government School Catchment
Lake Bolac College
Willaura Primary School
Maroona Primary School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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