Swan Hill Rural City Council

Lake Meran

VIC3579

Lake Meran at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

22

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Lake Meran.

Lake Meran (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria.

Lake Meran has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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 Meran 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Meran's population at 22, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (67%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

22

Median age

55

Family households

50%

Lone person

67%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$130/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

25%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

22

Median age: 55

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

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 Meran.

Local schools for Lake Meran

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Government School Catchment

Kerang South Primary School

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Kerang Primary School

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Kerang Technical High School

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Frequently asked

About Lake Meran.

What is the Lake Meran postcode?
Lake Meran is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
What is the average rent in Lake Meran?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $130.
What schools are in Lake Meran?
There are 5 schools serving Lake Meran on this page, including Kerang South Primary School, Kerang Christian College, Kerang Primary School.
How walkable is Lake Meran?
Lake Meran has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lake Meran?
Lake Meran is close to Appin, Appin South, Normanville, Meering West, Dingwall.
What is the population of Lake Meran?
Lake Meran has approximately 22 residents. The median age is 55.

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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