Ararat Rural City Council
Lake Goldsmith
Lake Goldsmith at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Lake Goldsmith.
Lake Goldsmith (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Lake Goldsmith has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Goldsmith 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.
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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Goldsmith's population at 22, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (44% family, 0% lone person).
Population
22
Median age
52
Family households
44%
Lone person
–
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)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 52
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Goldsmith.
Local schools for Lake Goldsmith
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Government School Catchment
Beaufort Primary School
Beaufort Secondary College
Trawalla Primary School
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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 Goldsmith.
- What is the Lake Goldsmith postcode?
- Lake Goldsmith is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Goldsmith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $1.
- What schools are in Lake Goldsmith?
- There are 4 schools serving Lake Goldsmith on this page, including Beaufort Primary School, Beaufort Secondary College, Trawalla Primary School.
- How walkable is Lake Goldsmith?
- Lake Goldsmith has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Goldsmith?
- Lake Goldsmith is close to Nerring, Mount Emu, Stockyard Hill, Mena Park, Brewster.
- What is the population of Lake Goldsmith?
- Lake Goldsmith has approximately 22 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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