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Lake Charm VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lake Charm, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lake Charm VIC is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Charm is $635 per week ($33,020 per year). Median rent in Lake Charm is $188 per week ($815 per month). Lake Charm has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Charm has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lake Charm is India. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Charm is $879.

There were 6 recorded offences in Lake Charm in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Lake Charm Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lake Charm Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$635/wk

$33,020 per year

#6527 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$188/wk

$815 per month

#7813 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$879/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lake Charm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (74) Female 50.7% (76)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

147 people · 144.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,463

Family income/wk

Lake Charm Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lake Charm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

80.0% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

20.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lake Charm Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

India

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lake Charm Religion

No Religion

40.3%

Catholic

24.6%

Anglican

17.2%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Not stated

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Buddhism

2.2%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Charm Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lake Charm Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lake Charm Employment

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Employed full-time

36.8% 43 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.4% 18 people

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Not in labour force

47.9% 56 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lake Charm Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.0%

Certificate I/II

10.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lake Charm Occupation

Managers

20.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.8%

Professionals

17.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Labourers

8.9%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lake Charm Field of Study

Engineering

29.4%

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Health

23.5%

Education

11.8%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lake Charm Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Charm Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake Charm Marital Status

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Married

61.8% 81

↔️

Separated

2.3% 3

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Divorced

3.1% 4

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 4

👤

Never married

29.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Charm Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

27.3%

Irish

14.1%

Scottish

13.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

German

2.0%

Greek

2.0%

Indian

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Charm School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.9%

Vocational Education

22.7%

Primary — Government

18.2%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lake Charm Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 11

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lake Charm Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.3% 42

—

Not a volunteer

64.7% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Charm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.0%

Did not go to work

18.0%

Walked only

10.0%

Other

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lake Charm Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.9%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lake Charm Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.1%

3 bedrooms

38.1%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lake Charm Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

28.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Charm Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

279

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Charm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lake Charm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Charm Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.8%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Charm Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 4

👤

Never served

96.8% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lake Charm Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

22.0% 27

—

Did not provide

78.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Charm Children Ever Born

No children

12.2%

2 children

43.9%

3 children

17.1%

4 children

19.5%

5+ children

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lake Charm When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lake Charm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lake Charm Household Size

1 person

21.8%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

14.5%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Charm Where Residents Moved From

Same address

129

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lake Charm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake Charm Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Lake Charm Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Lake Charm Primary School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lake Charm Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,321/wk

Median Rent $188/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lake Charm

Your weekly income

≈ $5,724/month

Median rent $188/wk

Left after rent $1,133/wk

Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $3/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $28/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $23/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $18/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Lake Charm vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Douglas (Vic.)

Pop: 74 Income: $974/wk

Kancoona

Pop: 74 Income: $661/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kennett River

Pop: 74 Income: $966/wk Rent: $320/wk

Little Hampton

Pop: 74 Income: $766/wk Rent: $275/wk

Toolondo

Pop: 74 Income: $624/wk Rent: $163/wk

Broadwater (Vic.)

Pop: 75 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Charm

What is the population of Lake Charm VIC?

The population of Lake Charm VIC is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Lake Charm is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lake Charm?

The median personal income in Lake Charm VIC is $635 per week, or $33,020 per year.The median household income is $1,321 per week.Family income is $1,463 per week.Lake Charm is ranked #6,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lake Charm?

Median rent in Lake Charm VIC is $188 per week ($815 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lake Charm ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake Charm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Charm VIC is $879. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake Charm?

The median age in Lake Charm VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake Charm a good suburb to live in?

Lake Charm is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 147.The median income is $635/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21430. All dollar figures in AUD.