Lakes Entrance
VIC 3909 • Rest of VIC
About Lakes Entrance
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town on Victoria's East Gippsland coast, situated approximately 320 kilometres east of Melbourne within the East Gippsland Shire. With a population of around 5,145 and a median age of 55, the town has a notably older demographic, attracting retirees drawn to its relaxed waterway setting. The area spans nearly 30 square kilometres along the shores of the Gippsland Lakes — one of Victoria's largest and most significant natural water systems.
Lakes Entrance is a popular tourism destination renowned for fishing, boating, and beaches, with the iconic footbridge connecting the town to Ninety Mile Beach a much-loved local landmark. The Esplanade serves as the commercial heart of the town, home to a Woolworths, restaurants, and shops that bustle during the summer holiday season. Lower median household incomes reflect the town's retiree-heavy and tourism-oriented economy, but Lakes Entrance offers an enviable lifestyle for those seeking waterfront living, outdoor recreation, and a peaceful pace of life far from the city.
Lakes Entrance falls under postcode 3909 and is governed by East Gippsland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths371 The Esplanade Lakes Entrance 3909 VIC
Schools
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Myer Street
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North Street
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Golf Links Road
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Nungurner Road
Housing 2021 Census
119 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 204
- 2. New Zealand 59
- 3. Italy 40
- 4. Netherlands 34
- 5. Scotland 32
- 6. India 31
- 7. Philippines 31
- 8. Germany 28
- 9. China 22
- 10. United States 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)