Lancaster at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
398
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Lancaster.
The postcode for Lancaster is 3620 (VIC).
Lancaster (3620) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Lancaster has roughly 398 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lancaster 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lancaster's population at 398, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
398
Median age
47
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
398
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
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Education
Schools in Lancaster.
Local schools for Lancaster
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lancaster Primary School
Kyabram P-12 College
Merrigum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lancaster.
- What is the Lancaster postcode?
- Lancaster is in the 3620 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- Where is Lancaster?
- Lancaster is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3620, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Lancaster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Lancaster?
- There are 5 schools serving Lancaster on this page, including Lancaster Primary School, Kyabram P-12 College, St Augustine's College.
- How walkable is Lancaster?
- Lancaster has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lancaster?
- Lancaster is close to Kyabram, Wyuna East, Taripta, Merrigum, Kyvalley.
- What is the population of Lancaster?
- The population of Lancaster is approximately 398 (2021 Census). 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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