Swan Hill Rural City Council

Sea Lake

VIC3533

Sea Lake at a glance

Median house

$230,000

Median unit

$102,960

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

619

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Sea Lake.

The postcode for Sea Lake is 3533 (VIC).

The median house price in Sea Lake is $230,000.

Sea Lake (3533) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria. The median house here is $230,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Sea Lake has roughly 619 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Sea Lake scores 8/100 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 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sea Lake's population at 619, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

619

Median age

51

Family households

60%

Lone person

37%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $230,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $102,960, roughly 55% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $46,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Sea Lake on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$230,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $102,960.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$140/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$140/wk

Owner occupied

79%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$230,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$102,960

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

619

Median age: 51

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.17% (median rent $140/wk against a $230,000 price tag). Units yield 7.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

3.17%

Based on $230,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

7.07%

Based on $102,960 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

79%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences7 (41.2%)
A Crimes against the person6 (35.3%)
D Public order and security offences3 (17.6%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (5.9%)

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.

Walk Score

8

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 Sea Lake.

Local schools for Sea Lake

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Tyrrell College

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Mary's School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Sea Lake.

What is the median house price in Sea Lake?
The median house price in Sea Lake, VIC 3533 is $230,000. The median unit price is $102,960.
What is the Sea Lake postcode?
Sea Lake is in the 3533 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
Where is Sea Lake?
Sea Lake is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3533, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
What is the average rent in Sea Lake?
The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $140.
What schools are in Sea Lake?
There are 2 schools serving Sea Lake on this page, including Tyrrell College, St Mary's School.
How walkable is Sea Lake?
Sea Lake has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sea Lake?
Sea Lake is close to Myall, Boigbeat, Tyrrell, Banyan, Ninda.
What is the population of Sea Lake?
The population of Sea Lake is approximately 619 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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