Ararat Rural City Council
Lake Lonsdale
Lake Lonsdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
58
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Lake Lonsdale.
Lake Lonsdale (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Lake Lonsdale has roughly 58 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Lonsdale 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Lonsdale's population at 58, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
58
Median age
50
Family households
81%
Lone person
38%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
58
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Lonsdale.
Local schools for Lake Lonsdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stawell West Primary School
Stawell Primary School
Skene Street Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lake Lonsdale.
- What is the Lake Lonsdale postcode?
- Lake Lonsdale is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Lonsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Lake Lonsdale?
- There are 8 schools serving Lake Lonsdale on this page, including Stawell West Primary School, Stawell Primary School, Skene Street Specialist School.
- How walkable is Lake Lonsdale?
- Lake Lonsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Lonsdale?
- Lake Lonsdale is close to Illawarra, Mokepilly, Mokepilly, Mount Dryden, Deep Lead.
- What is the population of Lake Lonsdale?
- Lake Lonsdale has approximately 58 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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