East Gippsland Shire Council
Lochend
Lochend at a glance
Population
3,502
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Lochend.
Lochend (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Lochend has roughly 3,502 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lochend's population at 3,502, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,502
Median age
54
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
3,502
Median age: 54
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lochend.
Local schools for Lochend
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Government School Catchment
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
Marlo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lochend.
- What is the Lochend postcode?
- Lochend is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lochend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Lochend?
- There are 4 schools serving Lochend on this page, including Orbost Community College, St Joseph's School, Newmerella Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Lochend?
- Lochend is close to Brodribb River, Orbost, Marlo, Newmerella, Corringle.
- What is the population of Lochend?
- Lochend has approximately 3,502 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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