Wellington Shire Council
Lake Wellington
Lake Wellington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,231
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Lake Wellington.
Lake Wellington (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Lake Wellington has roughly 6,231 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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 Wellington 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Wellington's population at 6,231, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,231
Median age
47
Family households
–
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)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$174/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,231
Median age: 47
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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 Wellington.
Local schools for Lake Wellington
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Government School Catchment
Cobains Primary School
Airly Primary School
Araluen Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Wellington.
- What is the Lake Wellington postcode?
- Lake Wellington is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Wellington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $174.
- What schools are in Lake Wellington?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Wellington on this page, including Cobains Primary School, Airly Primary School, Araluen Primary School.
- How walkable is Lake Wellington?
- Lake Wellington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Wellington?
- Lake Wellington is close to Perry Bridge, Meerlieu, Seacombe, Dutson Downs, The Heart.
- What is the population of Lake Wellington?
- Lake Wellington has approximately 6,231 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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