Gannawarra Shire Council
Lake Charm
Lake Charm at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
147
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Lake Charm.
Lake Charm (3581) sits in the Gannawarra region of Victoria.
Lake Charm has roughly 147 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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 Charm scores 4/100 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, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Charm's population at 147, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
147
Median age
55
Family households
70%
Lone person
22%
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)
$188/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$188/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
147
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Charm.
Local schools for Lake Charm
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Government School Catchment
Murrabit Group School
Kerang Technical High School
Kerang Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Charm.
- What is the Lake Charm postcode?
- Lake Charm is in the 3581 postcode, in VIC, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Charm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $188, for units it's $188.
- What schools are in Lake Charm?
- There are 6 schools serving Lake Charm on this page, including Murrabit Group School, Kerang Technical High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Lake Charm?
- Lake Charm has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Charm?
- Lake Charm is close to Beauchamp, Mystic Park, Fairley, Capels Crossing, Reedy Lake.
- What is the population of Lake Charm?
- Lake Charm has approximately 147 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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