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VIC · Swan Hill Council

Lake Boga, 3584

Est. population · Jun 2025

981

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.2%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,416/wk

Employment rate

57.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$330,000

Languages at home

2.8%non-English

Most common: Italian, Indonesian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

32.7/100
Below average

978th in VIC

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Lake Boga is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Swan Hill Council, Lake Boga keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lake Boga snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$330k

-46% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

981

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

20.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#237

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

40th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

42nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
32.7/100 — Below average
National rank
5094th in Australia
State rank
978th in VIC
Peer rank
#237 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#489 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$330,000
Median price change
-46.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

981(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · +0.2% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
+0.2%
Change in 1 year
+1
Change in 5 years
+2
Growth rank in VIC
45th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~950), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
982
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,416
Dwelling vacancy
20.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
91 of 440
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
57.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
340 / 0 / 5 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
42
Against the person
11
Against property
18
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
40.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23.5%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
988
Median ICSEA percentile
42th
School list
  • Lake Boga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 62 students · Top SEA quarter 16%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Lake Boga Preschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Murray Valley Hwy
  • Murray Valley Hwy
  • Murray Valley Hwy
  • Murray Valley Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
6/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
6.11
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Swimming pool (2)
Other(4)
  • Lake Boga Camp Ground 401-412Camp Site
  • Lake Boga Camp Ground 501-523Camp Site
  • Lake Boga CampsiteCamp Site
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Gray ParkPark
  • Lake Boga Community ParkPark
  • Lake Boga Foreshore ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
50
Parks (OSM)
6

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Swan Hill District Health (14.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
32
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 14°
Rainfall
78 mm · ~10 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 4°
Rainfall
110 mm · ~14 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 8°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

16 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • September 2021

  • A staged subdivision, removal of native vegetation, removal of a restriction (Section 173), Creation and removal of easements in the General Residential Zone and Works in a Road Zone Category 1 in accordance with the endorsed plans
    85 HAYES ROAD LAKE BOGA 3584Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of easement
    WINLATON ROAD LAKE BOGA 3584Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding in the design and development overlay
    91 Hayes RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a Store (Self-storage facility), boundary realignment and alter access to a Road Zone 1.
    244-246 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY LAKE BOGA 3584Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding in the design and development overlay
    85 HAYES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a second dwelling in the General Residential Zone and alter access to a Road Zone Category 1
    77 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYWithdrawn
  • Re-Subdivision of Land in Low Density Residential Zone
    457 LAKESIDE DRIVE LAKE BOGA 3584Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding in the design and development overlay
    73 HAYES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Dwelling
    91 Hayes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and Development of land for a Restricted Recreation Facility (Equestrian Centre)
    Cemetery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a second dwelling and shed on land in the Low Density Residential Zone and alteration of access to a road in the Road Zone, Category 1
    311-313 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works within 20m of a road in a Farming Zone. Proposed Farm Shed
    89 LAKE BAKER ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Re-Subdivision of Land in Low Density Residential Zone
    395 LAKESIDE DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision of Land (2 lots) in the General Residential Zone affected by the Development Plan Overlay
    64 MARRABOOR STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Resubdivision of land (House Excision) in the Farming Zone
    BAEL BAEL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • To re-align the 3 existing lots into 2 lots.
    531-533 LAKESIDE DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • LAKE BOGA FLYING BOAT MUSEUMNH2208

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 39.0 km away).

Coalition 76.4%Labor 23.6%

7.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Lake BogaLabor 23.5% · Coalition 76.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Swan HillLabor 31.1% · Coalition 68.9% TPP (2025)14.4 km away
  • Swan Hill WestLabor 29.0% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)14.5 km away
  • Lake CharmLabor 17.3% · Coalition 82.7% TPP (2025)23.0 km away
  • WoorinenLabor 22.4% · Coalition 77.6% TPP (2025)24.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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