Swan Hill Rural City Council
Lake Meran
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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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
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Meran.
Local schools for Lake Meran
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Government School Catchment
Kerang South Primary School
Kerang Primary School
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.
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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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