Lake Meran VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lake Meran VIC is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Meran is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Lake Meran is $130 per week ($563 per month). Lake Meran has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Meran has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Lake Meran in 2024-24, a rate of 182 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Lake Meran Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lake Meran Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Lake Meran Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (8) Female 60.0% (12)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
22 people · 55.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Lake Meran Age Distribution

25-29
45-49
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake Meran Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Lake Meran Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lake Meran Religion

Catholic
29.4%
Uniting Church
29.4%
No Religion
23.5%
Not stated
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Meran Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Lake Meran Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 9 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
22.2% 4 people

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

Lake Meran Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Lake Meran Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Lake Meran Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Meran Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
62.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake Meran Marital Status

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Married
28.6% 6
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Widowed
19.0% 4
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Never married
52.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Meran Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
34.2%
Scottish
15.8%
Irish
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Meran Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 31

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

Lake Meran Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.5% 4
Not a volunteer
76.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Meran How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
50.0%

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

Lake Meran Car Ownership

1 vehicle
72.7%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Lake Meran Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Lake Meran Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
17.4%
moved in the last 5 years
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Meran Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
39
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Meran Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Meran Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — children under 15
20.8%
One parent — no children under 15
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Meran Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
45.8% 11
Did not provide
54.2% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Meran Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
43.8%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
18.8%

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

Lake Meran Household Size

1 person
72.7%
2 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Meran Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 4 total

Weapons
2
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2024

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

Lake Meran Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Lake Meran

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $595/wk
Rent share 17.9%

Lake Meran vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Meran

What is the population of Lake Meran VIC?

The population of Lake Meran VIC is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Lake Meran?

The median personal income in Lake Meran VIC is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Lake Meran?

Median rent in Lake Meran VIC is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Lake Meran?

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

Is Lake Meran a good suburb to live in?

Lake Meran is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 22.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21439. All dollar figures in AUD.