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Sea Lake

VIC 3533 • Victoria

619
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
219.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Sea Lake

Sea Lake is a small rural town located approximately 390 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in Victoria's Mallee region, within the Buloke Shire council area. With a population of 619, the town serves as a service hub for the surrounding dryland farming district, where wheat and canola production dominate the landscape. The area covers an expansive 219 square kilometres and sits in the heart of one of Victoria's most remote agricultural regions.

Sea Lake is best known for nearby Lake Tyrrell, Victoria's largest salt lake, which draws visitors for its spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and astrophotography opportunities — the flat, reflective surface creates mirror-like skies on still mornings. The town itself offers essential services including a supermarket, hotel, school, and medical facilities. Life here centres around the farming calendar and a tight-knit community, making it suited to those who value wide open spaces and a genuinely rural lifestyle far from city pressures.

Sea Lake falls under postcode 3533 and is governed by the Buloke Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3533
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Buloke
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.38°, 142.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
219.68 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Sea Lake for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$230K
3 sales · ▼ 20.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3533

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3533 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$56,344
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$84,790

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3533; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Swan Hill / Mildura (V/Line coach) 1.5-2 hours

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No direct train service — travel to Swan Hill then V/Line to Melbourne (approx. 4.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-4.5 hours

🛣️ Calder Highway via Birchip; remote location requires private vehicle for most travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A compact town centre is walkable for basic errands, but the vast distances between the town and surrounding areas make a car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
619
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Buloke Local Government Area, which contains Sea Lake. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 823.6% 10yr Up 861.1%
Non-FV assault
152.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 220.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
543.8 / 100k
2yr Up 556.8% 10yr Up 127.8%
View all offence subgroups for Buloke →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sea Lake known for? +

Sea Lake is best known for Lake Tyrrell, Victoria's largest salt lake, which is celebrated for its extraordinary astrophotography and mirror-like reflections at sunrise and sunset. The town is also the service centre for the surrounding Mallee dryland farming region.

How far is Sea Lake from Melbourne? +

Sea Lake is approximately 390 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it around a 4 to 4.5 hour drive via the Calder Highway.

Does Sea Lake have public transport? +

Sea Lake has no rail service. Limited V/Line coach connections link the town to Swan Hill and Mildura, but a private vehicle is essential for most travel in this remote part of Victoria.

What is the population of Sea Lake? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sea Lake has a population of 619 residents. It is a small but self-contained rural community within the Buloke Shire area.

Is Sea Lake a good place to live? +

Sea Lake suits those seeking a quiet, affordable, and genuinely rural lifestyle. The close-knit community, low cost of living, and stunning natural surroundings at Lake Tyrrell appeal to farming families and those looking to escape city life.

What is the postcode for Sea Lake? +

The postcode for Sea Lake, Victoria is 3533.

What is the median house price in Sea Lake? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $230,000, down 20.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Sea Lake a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sea Lake is part of the Buloke LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.